Kathy Dickerson Joins NetStar-1 as Vice President of Human Resources

Business Wire,  March 3, 2008  

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ROCKVILLE, Md. -- NetStar-1, Inc. today announced that Kathy Dickerson has joined the company as vice president of human resources. Reporting directly to NetStar-1's chief executive officer, Dickerson will be responsible for managing employee recruitment, retention and training programs, as well as overseeing compensation, benefits and retirement savings plans.

Over the past two decades, Dickerson has held senior human resources positions in a variety of industries, including information technology, biotechnology, and hospitality. Prior to joining NetStar-1, she held the positions of sr. vice president of human resources with webMethods, Inc. and Net2000 Communications, Inc.; vice president of human resources and administration with BioReliance, Inc. and GEN International, Inc.; and director of training and development for Marriott Corporation.

"Kathy's extensive experience with industry leaders such as Marriott, webMethods, and Net2000 and her significant accomplishments in guiding organizations through cultural change and acquisitions will be tremendous assets to our organization as we continue to grow," said Bill Strang, NetStar-1 CEO. "We welcome Kathy to our senior management team and look forward to her contributions in this critical role for the company."

Dickerson received her B.S. and M.A. degrees in secondary education from Ball State University. Her many certifications include studying with Dr. Edwards Deming, Stephen Covey, and the Tom Peters organization, specializing in total quality management, change management, and organizational leadership. Kathy is a member of the Society for Human Resource Management.

About NetStar-1

NetStar-1, Inc. is a leading professional services company specializing in providing IT solutions to government and commercial clients. Founded in 2002, NetStar-1 has grown to almost $100 million in annual revenue and nearly 400 employees. Headquartered in Rockville, Md., NetStar-1 supports its clients nationwide through a network of five offices and numerous on-site client locations. The company provides consulting, design and implementation services in four key areas: network infrastructure, applications development, security, and server/storage technologies. For more information, visit www.netstar-1.com.

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