Mingle Replaces Navarre As CEO-Chrome Announces Moves

    PORTLAND, Ore.--April 17, 2002--Chrome Systems Corporation, a leading provider of automotive data, configuration technology and commerce solutions, announced today that Bob Navarre has turned over his duties as CEO to David Mingle, president and COO of the company.
    The move comes as a result of Navarre's recent appointment as president of a large automotive group in the Chicago area. He will continue as Chrome's chairman of the board.
    Mingle joined Chrome in March 2001 and was named president and COO. in May. In this role, he has been responsible for the day-to-day operations as well as the strategic direction of the company.
    Chrome also announced the promotion of Paul Heynderickx to the post of chief financial officer. Heynderickx joined the company in October 2001 as controller after serving in similar positions at several Portland-area technology firms.
    Navarre noted, "Chrome is now well positioned for long-term success. I have all the confidence in the world in the first class management team now in place. Under David's leadership, I look forward to greater things from Chrome in the months and years to come."
    Mingle commented, "This move was planned for when I joined Chrome, and I am very pleased we've been able to make it happen. Bob has had a tremendous impact on Chrome over the past two years. Despite difficult market conditions, revenues have more than tripled during his tenure as CEO. His continued commitment to our long-term success is a great asset for the company."

    About Chrome

    With more than 12,000 clients, including half of all automotive dealers in the U.S. and Canada, Chrome provides vehicle content, configuration technology, software and professional services to produce complete enterprise solutions for all segments of the retail automotive industry, including manufacturers, fleet companies, dealers and Internet sites. Chrome pioneered the technology behind electronic vehicle configuration and for more than 16 years has collected, analyzed and enhanced "raw" automotive data from all manufacturers. Chrome provides the North American ordering System for General Motors and its 8,300 dealers. Chrome sets the standard in ordering systems for fleet management, serving 13 of the 17 largest fleet leasing companies. The company is based in Portland, Oregon. For more information, contact www.chrome.com, 800/936-8906.