MD Johnson Inc. Expands in the Northeast with the Addition of Jack Donachie

SEATTLE, Jan. 7, 2008 -- MD Johnson Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Jack Donachie to the position of Vice President and Northeastern US Transaction Manager. MD Johnson Inc. provides specialized financial advisory services to the firm's clients, with a concentration relative to issues facing auto dealers and dealership groups. The firm assists its clients in developing exit, succession and acquisition strategies as well as providing valuation assistance and litigation support.

Mr. Donachie will interact with the firm's Northeast clients as well as provide support to the firm's national client base. MD Johnson Inc. provides advisory services throughout the US and Canada.

Prior to joining MD Johnson Inc. Mr. Donachie was an executive with Asbury Automotive Group, located in Connecticut and Manhattan. During his time with Asbury, Jack served as a Director of Sales and Planning and as President of Asbury's Thomason Automotive Group in Portland Oregon. Prior to Joining Asbury, Mr. Donachie spent 12 years with BMW of North America and carried out numerous corporate responsibilities as an executive of the company. Mr. Donachie started his career in the automobile business with Chrysler as a District sales manager in the New York Metro area.

Mark Johnson, President of MD Johnson Inc. said that "we are extremely pleased to have someone with Jacks' background; industry knowledge and personal integrity join our firm. The one unified goal we have is innovating client value. Jack's extensive background in the automobile business will help us to execute our goal of providing the highest level of client value in the industry." Johnson further commented that "Asbury and BMW are two of the most highly regarded names in the retail automobile business and the knowledge and experience Jack has gained working for these companies will translate into furthering our goal of providing the highest level of service and value to our clients. No firm provides the type or level of service MD Johnson provides to its client. It is people like Jack Donachie that set our firm apart".

Jack obtained his undergraduate degree in New York and his Masters degree with honors in North Carolina. Jack resides in Connecticut with his wife and three sons. Jack can be reached at 203 216 5362 or jack@mdjohnsoninc.com.

MD Johnson Inc. is a merger's/acquisitions financial advisory firm specializing in Advisory Services to automobile dealers, dealership management companies and dealership platforms. In addition to standard M and A services, the firm provides detailed Valuation and Transaction Management Services for its clients. The firm's clients include public and private dealership groups and individual owners located throughout the US. Previous press releases are archived at www.mdjohnsoninc.com.

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