Hutchinson Group Announces Additional Expansion

July 1, 2008

WASHINGTON , July 1 /PRNewswire/ -- In an effort to offer more comprehensive services to clients, Asa Hutchinson , CEO of Hutchinson Group, today announced that Kevin Breeding of Tulsa, Oklahoma is joining the firm as Partner. Mr. Breeding brings a wealth of experience in strategic marketing, branding and the communications arena. Hutchinson Group is a strategic business-consulting firm with offices in Washington, D.C. , Little Rock, Arkansas and is now adding a Midwest office in Tulsa . Asa Hutchinson was the first Undersecretary of Border and Transportation Security at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and former Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration.

"Building an organization with the capability to serve a broad range of clients, from major international corporations to start up technology firms, requires a specific range of talent and experience," said Hutchinson. "Kevin adds unique skills with proven domestic and international experience to the team at Hutchinson Group."

Mr. Breeding previously served as the Director of Advertising, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., International Division. While serving Wal-Mart Stores, Kevin led teams in eight countries responsible for all aspects of marketing and brand strategy. Most recently, Kevin served as CMO of a private equity firm and Founder of Creative Strategy Associates (CSA), a brand strategy firm with clients ranging from the healthcare, automotive, financial services and retail sectors. CSA developed and implemented branding and marketing strategies for public and private companies as well as many foundations and non-profits organizations.

"Joining the team at Hutchinson Group is a distinct honor," said Breeding. "HG has a unique blend of expertise that is utilized to understand the client's needs and culture while delivering solutions."

The addition of Kevin Breeding as partner is the second for Hutchinson Group recently, demonstrating a strong business portfolio and expansion strategy. HG provides business strategy and transactional expertise for companies and organization executives.

About Hutchinson Group LLC

With offices in Washington, D.C. and Little Rock, Arkansas , Hutchinson Group services clients in multiple market sectors globally. The Honorable Asa Hutchinson is a former member of Congress from Arkansas and is also a partner in the Venable Law Firm of Washington, DC . For more information, please visit http://www.Hutchinson-Group.com or contact Lindsay Clinton at 501.374.9800.

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