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Marek Named Lab Director at
Madison Street Location
November 6, 2002

MUNCIE, Ind. -- Jennifer Marek has been named Director-Metallurgical for Sherry Laboratories’ Madison Street facility.

Marek was promoted to the position after serving as the facility’s Assistant Lab Director for the past 10 months.

"Jennifer has done an outstanding job for us," said Sylvester Johnson, Vice President-Northern Region. "She has the talent, skills, desire and gift to take Muncie Materials to the next level."

As Director-Metallurgical, Marek will supervise more than 20 employees and organize, manage and direct their efforts in accordance with Sherry’s goals, quality programs and testing procedures. Her responsibilities will include interviewing, hiring and training employees; reviewing, revising, developing and implementing test procedures; and analyzing departmental productivity.

"Jennifer has the technical understanding and management skill necessary to help Sherry grow," said Mel Barnell, Senior Vice President Technology and Quality. "She has a passion to get the job done well. I don’t think I’ve met anyone more qualified to lead this facility."

Marek was a Metallurgical Engineer for Sherry from January 1997 through January 1998. She left to become Metallurgical Manager at American Axle and Manufacturing, where she was employed until her return to Sherry 10 months ago.

"Jennifer has done an exceptional job since she started," said Mark Glover, President of Sherry Laboratories. "Her customer and employee focused management style will certainly help us as we grow materials testing in the Northern Region. We are fortunate to have her with us!"

Marek graduated from Michigan State University in 1996 with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Materials Science and Engineering. She earned a Master’s Degree in Manufacturing Engineering Systems from Lawrence Technological Institute in 2001. Marek is a member of ASM International and the American Society of Nondestructive Testing.

"I have an excellent team to work and grow with in the Sherry Labs Network," Marek said. "I appreciate the support and coaching from the leadership in our company as I take on new responsibilities. I think I speak for every member of my team when I say I look forward to overcoming any challenges that are in front of us and being part of Sherry’s very prosperous future."

Sherry Laboratories, which was established in 1947, provides a complete array of reliable, high-quality analytical testing services. The network features eight labs in three states -- Indiana, Louisiana and Oklahoma. The facilities are organized to provide customers with a single source for independent metallurgical, nonmetallic, polymer, environmental, microbiological, bioassay and petroleum related testing services that satisfy customers’ precise specifications while meeting their scheduling requirements.

Sherry serves a variety of industries, including aerospace, automotive, defense, general manufacturing, medical, nuclear, petrochemical and refining. The labs combine to conduct approximately 703,000 tests per year.

Sherry Laboratories is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ontario Corporation, a privately owned technology company headquartered in Muncie, Ind., which serves customers in the semiconductor, accounts receivable management software, and independent laboratory industries. The Ontario Corporation family of technology companies includes Sherry Laboratories, CDS Group, Ontario Development Corporation and Ontario Systems. Ontario Corporation companies operate throughout the United States with locations in California, Indiana, Ohio, Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Washington.

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