Schipul -- The Web Marketing Company Adds Technology Veteran as Business Development Director

Javier Avellan Sees Untapped Opportunities for Schipul's Unique Products and Services


HOUSTON, April 21, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Houston-based Schipul -- The Web Marketing Company has hired Javier Avellan as business development director.

Avellan, who most recently served as project manager of network security and user access management at Hewlett-Packard, will oversee all aspects of sales for Schipul. He will be responsible for strengthening relationships with current clients and forging new relationships.

In its sixth year, Schipul -- The Web Marketing Company combines direct marketing fundamentals, search engine optimization and its proprietary Tendenci(tm) relationship marketing application software to contribute to a client's success.

"We expect our clients and prospective clients will benefit from Javier's proven track record and significant technology experience in developing business relationships," said Ed Schipul, president and CEO. "Javier's background in implementing and building successful sales strategies will be instrumental in expanding Schipul's network of clients and partners."

A native of Venezuela, Avellan is a graduate of Our Lady of the Lake University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in business management. He is a graduate of Memorial Senior High School.

Schipul -- The Web Marketing Company developed and builds on the Tendenci(tm) relationship marketing application software. Schipul is based in Houston, and provides marketing services on the Internet to a variety of service industries in local, national and international markets. Schipul's clients include the Houston Technology Center, Clear Channel Exhibits, The Children's Fund, Wolff Companies and DPK Public Relations. Additional information about Schipul is available at www.schipul.com. Please contact Kelly Papinchak at 281-497-6567, extension 508 or kpapinchak@schipul.com for a photo of Avellan.

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