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INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES VETERAN PETER R. MILNES JOINS THE MARKETING ALLIANCE'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS
INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES VETERAN PETER R. MILNES JOINS THE MARKETING ALLIANCE'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
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[{"type":"text","content":"CONTACT:\t\t\t\t \t\t\t \r\n\r\nThe Marketing Alliance, Inc.\t.\r\nTimothy P. McKenna, CLU, President \t\t\t\t\t\r\n(412) 231-5630\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\[email protected] \t\t\t\t\t\r\nwww.themarketingalliance.com\t\t\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\nFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\r\n\r\n Pittsburgh, PA - January 14, 2005 - The Marketing Alliance, Inc. (Pink Sheets: MAAL) (\"TMA\"), a consortium of independent life insurance brokerage general agencies located throughout the United States, today announced the appointment of Peter R. Milnes as an independent member of the Company's Board of Directors. Mr. Milnes replaces George Cates, who recently retired, and will complete the remainder of Mr. Cates' term. Mr. Milnes will serve on the Company's audit committee and is in the class of Directors whose terms expire at TMA's annual shareholders meeting in 2006. \r\n\r\nMr. Milnes, CPCU CIC, has more than 25 years of experience in the insurance and financial services industry. From 1985-1995, He served as President of The Insurance Exchange, one of New England's largest independent insurance agencies. \r\n\r\nFrom 1995 to 2000, Mr. Milnes served as Chairman and CEO for USI New England, the regional office for USI Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: USIH), an insurance and financial services firm providing distribution of general and specialty property and casualty insurance and financial services such as employee benefits outsourcing and related consulting. During his tenure with the Company, Mr. Milnes expanded the regional office over 100% through acquisitions and internal growth.\r\n\r\nIn 2001, he founded INEX Capital & Growth Advisors, a consulting firm dedicated to adding value for independent insurance agency principals. He currently serves as Chairman and CEO for INEX, where he is responsible for new business development, long-term planning and all financial aspects for the firm. \r\n\r\nMr. Milnes is a licensed insurance broker in 11 states and in Canada. He is currently an Executive Board Member of the Whittemore School of Business and Economics at the University of New Hampshire.\r\n\r\nRonald D. Verzone, CFP LTCP, Chairman of The Marketing Alliance, stated, \"Peter brings a wealth of industry and financial expertise to our Board. His experience in sales, underwriting and new business development will be a tremendous asset to TMA a...