Wheels, Inc. Elects Senior Vice President Scott Pattullo to Board of Directors

DES PLAINES, Ill., June 20 -- Wheels, Inc., a leader in the multi-billion-dollar fleet-leasing industry, has announced that Scott Pattullo, senior vice president of sales and marketing, has been elected to the company's Board of Directors.

Pattullo, who joined Wheels, Inc. in 1998, oversees North American sales, account management, marketing, and product development. "I am pleased that the Wheels, Inc. Board has recognized Scott Pattullo's expertise in the fleet management industry, his commitment to our success and his enthusiastic and dedicated support of our client-focused culture," said Jim Frank, Wheels, Inc. president and chief executive officer.

"Under his direction, we have introduced many new innovations to the industry including our account manager 'fleet expert' program and our web- based client tools, which have dramatically changed and expanded the value we bring to our clients," Frank continued. "I am confident that Scott will make significant contributions to the important work of the Board in providing thoughtful leadership and direction to our enterprise."

Prior to joining Wheels, Inc., Pattullo served as vice president of marketing for Sara Lee Bakery and NutraSweet. He received his BS degree in electrical engineering from Michigan Technical University and holds an MBA from Amos Tuck School at Dartmouth College.

Pattullo joins a Board that now includes seven members, four of whom are independent and three from Wheels, Inc. "The balance achieved by the combination of external perspective and internal organizational expertise is optimal for effective, timely decision-making in today's extremely competitive environment," Frank said.

About Wheels, Inc.

Wheels, Inc. ( www.wheels.com ), which pioneered the concept of auto leasing in 1939, provides a full range of specialized services to help corporations manage their vehicle fleets. Wheels has 550 employees and manages more than 240,000 vehicles. Its holding company, Frank Consolidated Enterprises, currently ranks as one of the largest private companies in the United States, with nearly $2 billion in annual sales. For additional information, please contact info@wheels.com.