July 1, 2003

Gary G. Wackerlin has joined Verdant Partners to implement a new financing strategy, thereby working with clients to meet short and long term capital needs.

Gary's entire career has been spent in the financial industry. He has spent 23 years in the banking business and has served as President and Chief Operating Officer for The First of America Bank, Champaign County, Illinois. During that time he has helped many businesses and individuals structure and meet their financial objectives.

Gary also spent 6 years serving as Vice President of Development for The Carle Foundation, a large health care system in east-central Illinois. During that time he worked with businesses, individuals and foundations in funding research and other health care initiatives within the Carle system.

Most recently Gary has been involved with starting a new business in east-central Alabama.

Gary will also be available to assist with other financial consulting projects and business valuations.

Website: http://www.verdantpartners.com

Published: July 1, 2003