To: Jenna who wrote (21743 ) 1/13/1999 12:08:00 AM From: ScottT Respond to of 120523
RE: RMII A day late? Maybe gapping tomorrow? What's your sell price? Intel and Yahoo beating expectations bodes well. ScottT ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Rocky Mountain Internet RMII Appoints President and Chief Operating Officer; Prominent Executive Will Oversee Company Operations BusinessWire, Tuesday, January 12, 1999 at 13:20 DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 12, 1999--Rocky Mountain Internet Inc. (NASDAQ SmallCap Market:RMII) (NASDAQ SmallCap Market:RMIIW) a nationwide e-commerce and communications company based in Colorado, Tuesday announced the appointment of Mary Beth Vitale as its president and chief operating officer. Vitale, who has been an outside member of RMI's board of directors, will be responsible for the day-to-day management of Rocky Mountain Internet (RMI). Prior to RMI, Vitale was president of AT&T's Local Service Organization for the western states. She was responsible for providing strategic planning, implementation and new product development for AT&T's entry into the local telephone market. In addition, Vitale chaired AT&T's senior leadership team overseeing the company's external positioning and business integration throughout her region. "Vitale brings a tremendous amount of knowledge and experience to RMI's management team," said Douglas H. Hanson, chairman and chief executive officer of RMI. "Her proven leadership ability will positively impact the operations of our company and allow me to focus on our aggressive growth strategy." Vitale has more than 20 years' experience in the telecommunications and consumer products industries. Prior to AT&T, Vitale held the position of vice president of marketing for US West Communications Carrier Market Unit, regional executive director for US West Cellular and regional sales director for the Adolph Coors Co. "Rocky Mountain Internet is an dynamic company that is building a strong position in an industry with tremendous potential," commented Vitale. "We have an aggressive growth plan for 1999 and a strong commitment to build a successful company for our shareholders, customers and employees." Vitale currently serves on the board of directors for the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, Saint Joseph Hospital and the Public Education and Business Coalition Board, among many other organizations. She received her post-graduate degree at the Wharton School of Business and a master of science degree from the University of Colorado. She resides in Denver with her husband, Neil, and her daughter, Kathleen. About Rocky Mountain Internet Rocky Mountain Internet (http://www.rmi.net) is a national Web Solutions and e-commerce company providing a wide range of Internet and data communication services to businesses and consumers with an emphasis on e-commerce solutions. Services include a comprehensive browser-based electronic commerce software package (www.e-sell.com); a leading-edge portal site (www.infohiway.com); and a browser-based banner advertising management software package (www.infohiway.com/adcafe/). Other RMI services consist of dedicated, DSL, dial-up and wireless Internet access, network management, system integration, and co-location. Rocky Mountain Broadband, a subsidiary and communications division of RMI, offers a wide range of services, including: paging, voice mail, local and long distance phone service, 800 service and IP Telephony (www.ic-ephone.net). This news release contains forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from such forward-looking statements as a result of risks and uncertainties which are described in the cautionary statements section of the company's 10K dated Dec. 31, 1997, and include the need for additional financing, the ICC litigation, ability to successfully integrate proposed acquisitions, changing technology, competition, possible future government regulation, competition for talented employees, the company's ability to fund future operations and the company's need to refinance debt. CONTACT: Rocky Mountain Internet Shiloh Kelly, 303/672-0732 shiloh.kelly@corp.rmi.net (e-mail) or BSMG Worldwide Margaret Huang, 310/966-5524 mhuang@bsmg.com (e-mail) KEYWORD: COLORADO INDUSTRY KEYWORD: INTERACTIVE/MULTIMEDIA/INTERNET COMED TELECOMMUNICATIONS MANAGEMENT CHANGES Today's News On The Net - Business Wire's full file on the Internet with Hyperlinks to your home page. URL: businesswire.com Copyright 1999, Business Wire Companies or Securities discussed in this article: Symbol Name NASDAQ:RMII Rocky Mountain Internet Inc