FinishMaster Announces New Director of National Accounts

INDIANAPOLIS--FinishMaster, Inc. (Pink Sheets:FMST) today announced the addition of Greg Dehnke to its management team in Indianapolis as Director of National Accounts. In this role, Mr. Dehnke is responsible for developing relationships, negotiating and structuring national contracts with dealership networks, large multi-site operators and other strategic national customers in the automotive refinish market. Mr. Dehnke previously served as Vice President of National Accounts with W.W. Grainger.

“I am pleased with the addition of Greg to our sales team and look forward to his contributions to the Company’s overall growth,” stated J.A. Lacy, President and COO of FinishMaster. “Greg brings national account expertise that expands our ability to deliver technology, products and services that are key to our customers’ and suppliers’ success.”

FinishMaster is the leading national independent distributor of automotive paints, coatings, and related accessories to the automotive collision repair industry. The Company is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, and operates three major distribution centers and 169 branches in 39 of the 50 largest metropolitan areas in the country. For more information on FinishMaster via the Internet, visit FinishMaster’s website at http://www.finishmaster.com/.