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To: PETER MORICI who wrote (151)	4/1/1999 7:24:00 PM
From: Dolfan	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 471

What do you guys/gals make of this News? e.spire Director George M. Middlemas Resigns Post to Devote Time To Partnership ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION, Md., April 1 /PRNewswire/ -- e.spire Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: ESPI - news) today announced the resignation of George M. Middlemas from its board of directors, effective March 31, 1999. Mr. Middlemas of Chicago-based Apex Management Partnership has been a director of e.spire since 1993. He is stepping down now to devote more time to Apex, which is preparing to launch its fourth venture fund. ''My long history as an investor in e.spire and my tenure as a member of e.spire's board of directors have been rewarding,'' said Mr. Middlemas. ''I have great respect for Tony Pompliano and the rest of the board and am confident in their ability to lead e.spire to a bright future. e.spire has advanced quickly in just a few years to the status of a competitive integrated communications provider, and I am proud of my part in its achievements. Although I will not continue to hold a director's chair, I plan to make myself available to help the board in any way.'' e.spire Chairman Anthony J. Pompliano said, ''I will miss George. He has played a pivotal role in e.spire's formation and ongoing success. He has been an enthusiastic supporter and integral part of our management team. His contributions were invaluable during a period of rapid growth. I speak for the board in saying we appreciate all that George has done, and we look forward to maintaining an ongoing relationship with him.'' e.spire Communications, Inc. is a leading provider of integrated communications solutions, including dedicated access, local dial tone, long distance, advanced data, Internet, and networking solutions, in markets throughout the United States. For more information on e.spire, contact www.espire.net on the Internet.