R. L. Polk & Co. Hires Mary Templeton to Lead OEM Group

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 19, 2003 -- R. L. Polk & Co., the leading global provider of analytic services and marketing solutions to the automotive industry and aftermarket, today announced the hiring of Mary Templeton as senior vice president of Polk's OEM group.

Templeton joins Polk after spending eight-and-a-half years at the SAS Institute, a worldwide leader in business intelligence and analytics. Most recently, she was responsible for directing sales and customer service activities for regional automotive and manufacturing accounts. Her responsibilities included directing the global account teams for General Motors, DaimlerChrysler and Ford Motor Company.

"Throughout her career, Mary has helped build corporate value through her many contributions in new business sales, account management, new product introductions and the development of internal strategic projects," said Stephen R. Polk, chairman, president and CEO of Polk. "Mary's extensive sales and account management experience in executive and leadership roles, along with her proven ability to help organizations grow revenue and manage customers will be a tremendous asset to Polk."

Prior to joining the SAS institute, Templeton held various positions at ADP, a full-service provider of business services.

About R. L. Polk & Co.

Polk has served the automotive industry for more than 80 years and is the longest standing curator of automobile records in the United States. Founded in Detroit in 1870, Polk launched its motor vehicle statistical operations in 1922 when the first car registration reports were published. The company now provides automotive solutions to nearly every segment of the motor vehicle industry as an analytical consultant and statistician, as a provider of database-marketing services, and as a supplier of vehicle histories. Based in Southfield, Mich., Polk is a privately held global firm, currently operating in Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, Mexico, Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States.

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