Route1 Appoints New Chief Financial Officer

TORONTO, Feb. 19 /CNW/ - Route1 Inc.(TM) (TSX-V:ROI), a trusted provider of security and identity management network solutions, today announced that Anthony F. Rzepka, C.A., has joined the company's management team as Chief Financial Officer. Rzepka takes over this role from John Denham, who leaves Route1 to pursue other interests.

Route1 also announced further changes to the executive team. Effective immediately, Chief Executive Officer K. Andrew White will also assume the role of President, in a move to position the company for growth. Tim Hyland continues in the role of Chief Operating Officer, devoting his attention to ensuring the company meets demand for current and planned products.

"I'm pleased to welcome Anthony to Route1 as an integral part of our executive team. His vast experience will prove invaluable as we propel Route1 to the next level," said Andrew White, President and CEO of Route1. "I would also like to thank John Denham for his service and dedication to Route1, and wish him well in his new venture."

Rzepka has extensive experience working with enterprise-class, publicly traded companies. He was most recently Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Genesis Worldwide, where he oversaw the entire financial reporting, planning, information systems, and tax compliance activities for the consolidated entity and each of the subsidiary companies. As Finance and Acquisition Manager at TLC VISION CORPORATION (TSX: TLC: NASDAQ: TLCV) Rzepka led the company through its Initial Public Offering in 1996. He went on to assist in raising an additional $250 million in public markets; and also held several positions including Vice President/National Director, Acquisitions and Business Development. Rzepka began his career with Ernst & Young after receiving his Bachelor of Commerce and Finance (Honours) degree from the University of Toronto.

About Route1 Inc.

Route1 is a trusted provider of security and identity management network solutions that are redefining today's workplace. At the heart of Route1's solutions is MobiNET, a communications and service delivery platform focused on identity management and entitlement-based access to resources. Leveraging the power of MobiNET is the award-winning MobiKEY, an ultra-portable computing device that connects users to their desktop data, applications and network resources from any Internet-enabled Windows-based PC. Route1's patent-pending solutions meet the stringent security needs and high standards mandated by all levels of government, and have been FIPS 140-2 validated, certified by the CSE and evaluated by ICSA Labs. As a Company with high regard for intellectual property, Route1 continues to encourage and nurture innovation across its talented team. Headquartered in Toronto, Route1 is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange (symbol: ROI) and has offices and agents in New York, California, Florida, the UK, Germany, and Latin America. For more information, visit www.route1.com.

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