News for 'PUPS' - (Pickups Plus, Inc. Appoints New Board Member)
CINCINNATI, Sep 2, 2003 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Pickups Plus, Inc. (OTCBB:PUPS) a
leading retailer and franchiser in the $30 billion truck and SUV aftermarket
accessories industry, announced today it has appointed Robert W. Ellis to the
Board of Directors.
Mr. Ellis has agreed to serve on the Board of Directors as the financial expert
in charge of the outside audit committee enabling Pickups Plus to comply with
the new Sabetes Oxley Act at years end. Mr. Ellis graduated from the University
of Illinois with a degree in Accountancy and holds a CPA certificate from the
state of Illinois. Mr. Ellis has over 35 years of experience in business
management and has held the positions of Controller, Chief Financial Officer,
Chief Operating Officer, President, and Chief Executive Officer for both private
and public companies.
"Mr. Ellis has all the necessary requirements as a financial expert along with
an understanding of our industry," said Mr. Jesson. Mr. Jesson added, "this is
another step forward for Pickups Plus not only being fully compliant with the
SEC but, getting a new board member with outside knowledge and vision to help
Pickups Plus with its aggressive expansion plans".
About Pickups Plus:
Pick-Ups Plus, Inc., is a leading operator and franchiser of retail automotive
parts and accessories stores catering to the light truck & SUV market, which is
considered to be the fastest growing segment of the motor vehicle market in the
United States. There are currently six franchised locations in operation and two
Company owned-stores. The Company intends to pursue an aggressive expansion
strategy by opening additional company-owned stores and franchise locations to
become the first nationwide chain in its growing, but highly fragmented
industry. For more information about the Company go to www.pickupsplus.com and
look for updates in the Chairman's Letter which will be posted monthly
Safe Harbor Statement: Except for historical information contained herein, the
statements made in this press release are forward-looking and are made pursuant
to the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933,
Section 21E of the Securities Act of 1934 and the Private Securities Litigation
Act of 1955. Forward-looking statements involve known risk and uncertainties,
which may cause the Company's actual results in the future to differ materially
from the forecasted results.
SOURCE: Pickups Plus, Inc.
CONTACT: Pickups Plus, Inc.
Sean Hayes, 860-633-0377
shays@pickupsplus.com |
