Southeast Regional Marketing Veteran Joins Atherton From Shell Motiva

29 March 2000

Southeast Regional Marketing Veteran Joins Atherton From Shell Motiva; Low Interest Rates and New Loan Programs Drive Huge Demand for the Nationwide Lender

    SAN BRUNO, Calif.--March 29, 2000--Atherton Capital Incorporated is pleased to announce the addition of Randy Dewar as vice president for the Southeast region.
    He will be responsible for retail gasoline dealer and convenience store loan origination efforts from Atherton's Washington, D.C. office. The southeast region includes the states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia.
    Randy Dewar joins Atherton from Motiva Enterprises, LLC where he was the general manager of Ventures. While conducting the search for new strategic initiatives for Motiva he managed multiple merger and acquisition teams through all aspects of venture developments and acquisitions.
    Dewar also was a corporate board member for all newly formed and acquired corporations. Randy earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Logistics at Pennsylvania State University and his Masters of Business Administration in Finance from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
    "This experienced professional will provide a tremendous value to our customers in the Southeast," said James Dick, senior vice president and National Marketing director. "We are pleased to have an individual of Randy's ability joining us to help Atherton become the leading lender to the convenience store and gas station industry."
    Atherton Capital Incorporated, a privately held San Francisco- based specialty commercial finance company, is focused on providing loan products for the complete range of growth opportunities for owners, franchisees and investors in branded retail businesses.
    Financing programs include debt refinancing, acquisition of existing units, real estate acquisitions, equipment purchases, store improvements and leasing.
    Atherton has provided business and franchise financing nationally to operators of quick service and casual dining restaurants, gas stations, convenience stores, lube centers, video stores and other specialty retail outlets. The company has funded over a billion dollars in loans and recently celebrated its 10-year anniversary.
    The company originates loan products serving ten regions through 14 locations, including Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington, D.C.