AutoCount USA Announces National Sales Director as the Company Expands its Reach Covering 34 States Nationwide

    ORLANDO, Fla.--April 9, 2002--AutoCount USA, a research company providing comprehensive reporting on new and used car sales for the auto industry, announced today the addition of Chris Eswine as Director of Sales. Mr. Eswine will manage the national sales and marketing for the company which currently serves auto lenders, auto dealers, auto industry affiliates and the media.
    "As we expand our operations, we have identified the need for a national sales director to assist us in achieving our strategic objectives," stated AutoCount USA President Bob Starr. "Chris brings a wealth of knowledge and over 25 years of experience in auto finance with leading retail financial institutions making him an excellent choice for this position."
    In his previous position at Citrus Bank, Mr. Eswine served as the Senior Vice President of Consumer Lending and was responsible for developing an Indirect Lending Division for the Bank as well as managing direct lending and underwriting. Prior to his position at Citrus Bank, Mr. Eswine held senior management positions in auto finance at First Union and NationsBank (formerly Barnett). Mr. Eswine has a B.A. in Business Management from Eckerd College.
    "I have used AutoCount's services and reports in my previous position and I've always been impressed by the quality, accuracy and timeliness of these reports. The reports helped our organization gain market share by pinpointing market opportunities," stated Mr. Eswine, "I have also been impressed by the company's rapid growth, in just three years, from serving the state of Florida to reaching 34 states by year end and I'm looking forward to helping the company continue to enlarge its reach and services."
    AutoCount USA provides DMV analysis on new and used car sales on a monthly basis. The company services financial institutions, lenders and auto dealerships including Bank of America, SunTrust, Ford Motor Credit, Honda Finance, Chase Bank, Capital One, Wells Fargo, and Wachovia. For more information, log onto http://www.autocount.com.