Mark Brueggemann, Automotive Industry Expert and Veteran, Joins NADAguides.com

Appointed Director of Media and Industry Relations to Expand Brand in Press, Expositions and Events

COSTA MESA, Calif., Sept. 21 -- NADAguides.com (http://www.nadaguides.com/), a leading vehicle information website, today announced it has hired Mark Brueggemann, a 30-year automotive industry veteran, as its Director of Media and Industry Relations. Brueggemann brings more than three decades of sales, business management, economics and industry analysis experience to the organization.

In his new position at NADAguides.com, Brueggemann serves as the company's official media liaison, handling public affairs, media interviews and public communications initiatives and consumer outreach programs for NADAguides.com and its in-depth roster of products and services.

"We welcome Mark Brueggemann to his new position at NADAguides.com," said Don Christy, Jr., President and CEO, NADAguides.com. "Mark's passion for the automotive industry, his compelling professional background and his understanding of traditional as well as technological automotive issues make him a leading industry authority. I'm confident Mark will become the public face and voice of our organization to build our brand in the press, at industry expositions and at consumer events around the nation."

Mark began his automotive career as a teenager while attending Don Bosco Technical High School in southern California. During his academic tenure, Mark learned the ins-and-outs of vehicle maintenance and repair and throughout his summer breaks, spent time working as a machinist for Blair's Speed Shop in Pasadena where he built hot rods and streetcars. During college, he worked for Roger Bursch's Scientific Automotive, where he assisted with a variety of tasks, including tuning, engine building and Porsche chassis configurations. Mark developed a passion for car racing and soon began building and driving cars for Roger in Porsche Owner's Club and SCCA road racing events.

In 1981, Mark joined the Crevier BMW team as a salesman and worked his way through the ranks to become a Used Car manager in 1988. In 2002, he became a Senior Market Analyst for Kelley Blue Book where he was responsible for overseeing the editorial team in charge of developing the organization's vehicle pricing information.

"I'm very excited about the opportunities presented by NADAguides.com," said Brueggemann. "Not only is this organization trusted by consumers, it's recognized as the leading authority in vehicle pricing and specification information by a majority of the nation's largest and most influential businesses. I'm eager to communicate with the press, with consumers and with industry professionals across the U.S. to expand the NADAguides.com brand and increase the organization's presence across multiple industries."

About NADAguides.com

N.A.D.A. Appraisal Guides (NADAguides.com) is the world's largest publisher of vehicle valuations and specification information for new and used cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs, as well as van conversions, limousines, classic and collectible cars, boats, RVs, motorcycles, snowmobiles, personal watercraft and manufactured housing. The company's consumer website, NADAguides.com (http://www.nadaguides.com/), offers a variety of new and used vehicle services in addition to valuation information. Throughout its 72-year history, N.A.D.A. Appraisal Guides has earned the reputation as the recognized authority for vehicle valuations. Its website, NADAguides.com, is the most comprehensive vehicle information resource on the Internet today.