Business Services Industry

Robert Best Formerly of Gunite Corp. Joins OrderPro Logistics Board of Directors

Business Wire, Nov 25, 2002

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TUCSON, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 25, 2002

OrderPro Logistics (OTCBB:OPLO) today announced the addition of Robert L. Best to their board of directors. Formerly of Gunite Corp., Best brings OrderPro Logistics over 43 years of cost value analysis experience which will further enable OrderPro Logistics to improve the bottom line of acquisitions and overall company operations.

"I am personally very happy to bring Bob on board. When identifying acquisitions and analyzing overall company performance, our goal is to improve shareholder value through an increase in both the top and bottom lines. By utilizing Bob's experience in cost value analysis and his ability to improve profit margins I believe he will be a strong company asset through improved margins of our acquisitions and overall company profits. Bob knows how to roll up his sleeves and make improvements happen, and he is exactly they type of team player the company needs during its strong growth phase," stated Richard L. Windorski, president and CEO of OrderPro Logistics.

Best retired from Gunite Corp. in May of 2002 after 43 years. While at Gunite, he was involved in the management of production and inventory control before moving into purchasing management as a Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM). During his tenure, he participated and supervised cost value analysis programs, saving his company millions of dollars through design and cost improvements. Best graduated from the University of Illinois with a bachelor's degree in mathematics and economics with continuing education in finance and industrial and business management. Additionally, during the course of his employment he served for several years on the Purchasing Advisory Committee of Rock Valley College, interacting with the professional and teaching staff as well as students to promote and develop purchasing management disciplines. Best has participated as a member of various civic organizations during the course of his professional career and he currently serves as treasurer on the board of directors of Blackhawk Valley Riding for the Handicapped (BVRH). He is a member of the National Association of Purchasing Managers, and the University of Illinois Alumni Association.

About OrderPro Logistics Inc.

OrderPro Logistics Inc. is a customer-oriented provider of innovative and cost-effective logistics solutions. To provide cost-effective and efficient delivery, OrderPro Logistics has created proprietary Web-enabled software to manage all transport/shipping processes and maximize inbound-outbound savings while providing complete real-time logistics management services. With expertise and experience in transportation, logistics management, computer/Internet technology and a philosophy of performance-based reward systems, OrderPro Logistics has proven that transportation brokerage/logistics management can be successful in a competitive marketplace. With a team of highly capable and experienced employees, the company works across functional lines to maximize efficiency and provide exceptional service to customers. For additional information, please visit www.orderprologistics.com.

Forward-Looking Statements: This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain as they are based on current expectations and are subject to numerous known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which could cause the company's actual results to differ materially from those as indicated in the forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements and should review the company's SEC filings.

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