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Greenslip Appoints Richard Kesterke to Lead Operations and Growth Strategy

9 November 1999

Greenslip Appoints Richard Kesterke to Lead Operations and Growth Strategy 
    SUNNYVALE, Calif., Nov. 9 -- Greenslip Inc. today announced
Richard Kesterke has joined the company as its Director of Operations.
Previously, Kesterke was manager of the Automotive Technical Services
Department at California State Automobile Association (CSAA) based out of
San Francisco.  CSAA, the Northern California, Nevada and Utah affiliate of
the American Automobile Association (AAA), is one of the largest auto clubs in
the United States.  During Kesterke's tenure at CSAA, five vehicle diagnostic
clinics were added, the number of auto repair facilities in the Approved Auto
Repair program doubled and vehicle pricing and purchasing programs were
introduced.
    "The leadership and experience Richard brings to Greenslip are critical to
this organization," said Ilan Serero, CEO of Greenslip.  "His in-depth
understanding of customer needs and market trends will contribute greatly to
our overall growth strategy and future success."
    "I am very pleased to join Greenslip, where I can apply my experience in
managing and building automotive service organizations to the new Internet
e-commerce markets," said Kesterke.
    Prior to his tenure at CSAA, Kesterke worked as an automotive engineer at
General Motors, where he was primarily involved in engine design/development
and vehicle exhaust emissions reduction.  He was responsible for compliance
with California exhaust emission standards for Chevrolet products.
    Kesterke has an engineering degree from Kettering Institute, in Flint,
Michigan, and a master's in business administration from the University of
Michigan at Ann Arbor, Michigan.

    About Greenslip
    Greenslip, Inc. is an e-commerce infrastructure company offering a
complete one-stop solution -- smog emissions checks, general automotive
inspections and DMV registration services -- for Internet bid services, fleet
services, car dealers and the general public.  The company has seen revenue
double each year since its founding in May 1996 by Ilan Serero and Tania Sole.
For more information on Greenslip, please visit Grenslip's Web site
http://www.greenslip.com or call 408-720-1500.