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Internet Operations Center Hires Cynthia Symington As PR Manager

28 April 2000

Internet Operations Center, Inc. Hires Cynthia Symington As Public Relations Manager

    SOUTHFIELD, Mich., April 28 Internet Operations Center,
Inc., a leading application service provider focused on the automotive
industry has hired Cynthia Symington, as public relations manager.
    "Cynthia has an extensive background in public relations, special event
and trade show management.  Her work at IOC supports our commitment to
establish national awareness about the cutting edge business-to-business
application services we offer," said Barbara Palazzolo, vice president of IOC.
    Prior to joining IOC, Symington managed public relations activities on
projects involving such clients as Ford Motor Company, General Motors and the
New Dodge.
    With 15 years of experience, Symington has developed and implemented
public relations strategies for automotive and general business clients,
serving as project management liaison to Chrysler Corporation.  She also
worked with the Detroit Auto Dealers Association coordinating activities for
the North American International Auto Show.
    She holds a master's degree in business administration from Central
Michigan University and bachelor's degree from Wayne State University.
    Symington resides in Bloomfield Hills, Mich. and volunteers her time as
public relations consultant for the Racial Unity 2000 Conference held annually
at Cobo Center.

    About Internet Operations Center
    IOC is a leading provider of Internet application services.  Established
in 1996, the company's mission is to assist clients in maximizing Internet
technology to reduce their costs and time to market.  IOC implements Web-
enabled business-to-business solutions designed to improve profitability for
the automotive industry and general business.  Headquartered in Southfield,
Mich., IOC employs 80 Internet professionals who provide strategic and
tactical consulting, application hosting, connectivity and Web development
services.
    For additional information, visit IOC on the Web at
http://www.iocenter.net