ENSYNCH STAIR CLIMB AND FIREFIGHTER CHALLENGE RAISES OVER $90,000 FOR CYSTIC FIBROSIS RESEARCH

Phoenix, Ariz. — Arizona’s chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) announced today that the Ensynch Stair Climb and Firefighter Challenge raised over $90,000 net to be donated for research dedicated to finding a cure for Cystic Fibrosis. Cystic fibrosis is the number one life-shortening disease of children and young adults in the U.S. The event was held last Sept. 23 at the Arizona Center in downtown Phoenix. The 2007 Stair Climb and Firefighter Challenge will be held on Saturday, September 15, 2007 at the Arizona Center in downtown Phoenix.

“We would like to thank all sponsors, firefighters, volunteers and attendees that made the Stair Climb and Firefighter Challenge so successful,” said Jan Lee Sproat, executive director for CFF. “The participation from the community and local businesses from around the Valley was overwhelming—their dedication to help finding a cure is whole-heartedly appreciated by those living with cystic fibrosis.”

Attendees of the event participated in the nation’s only dual stair climb and watched firefighter teams from across the Valley compete in five different events. There were three separate divisions: Combat, Sport and Female. The winners in each category are listed below:

Combat Division:
1st Place- Phoenix Fire Department: Dave Baumgartner, Adam Tieman and Danny Gile
2nd Place- Chandler Fire Department: Chris Estes, Jeff Detzel and Casey Johnston
3rd Place- Phoenix Fire Department: Dustin Lucchesi, Aaron Klika and Nando Carizoza

Sport Division
1st Place- Phoenix Fire Department: Carl Johnson, Brandon Underwood and Jeff Thompson
2nd Place- Phoenix Fire Department: Carl Lemke, Brian Blatnick and Greg Hawk
3rd Place- Tempe Fire Department: Kevin Bailey, Mike Scheidt and Mike Makay

Female Division:
1st Place- Phoenix Fire Department: Cyndy Mullenix, Cory Dunnington and Megan Tranter
2nd Place- Phoenix Fire Department: Shannon Gorjonac, Nicole Minnick and Ardell Deliz

“First and foremost I want to thank everyone that participated and helped make this year’s Stair Climb and Firefighter challenge record-breaking,” said Gene Holmquist, president and CEO of Ensynch. “Ensynch is proud to be a part of such an amazing event that directly impacts the community and the lives of people living with Cystic Fibrosis. We look forward to making the 2007 event even bigger and better.”

To schedule an interview with President and CEO, Gene Holmquist of Ensynch or event co-chair Mike Medici, president of Smith Group, contact Daniel Moran at daniel@kathysacks.com or by phone at (602) 258-0888 x10.

For more information about the Stair Climb and Firefighters challenge to be held Sept. 15 or for volunteer and sponsorship opportunities contact Jean Gnojewski, special director, special events for CFF at (602) 224-0068 or via email at jgnojewski@cff.org.

About Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Arizona:
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, of Arizona, headquartered in Phoenix, Ariz., is a donor-sponsored nonprofit organization dedicated to finding therapies and a cure for Cystic Fibrosis (CF), while helping to improve the lives of those living with CF. CF is the #1 life shortening disease of children and young adults in the U.S. Caused by a genetic defect, the disease forces the body to produce abnormally thick mucus, leading to chronic, life-threatening lung infections and impairs digestion. Thanks to the support of millions and the work of organizations like the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, researchers have discovered the basic genetic defect that causes CF. While today there exists no cure, an arsenal of remedies have been produced to help treat the disease, dramatically extending the life expectancy of people living with CF The foundation’s “pipeline” is filled with more than 25 promising CF therapy candidates in clinical trials and six others in laboratory development. With help from its supporters, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation looks forward to the day research finds a cure. For more information visit www.cffaz.org.

About Ensynch
Ensynch is the Southwest's leading provider of IT infrastructure services, staffing and data center solutions that improve the operational efficiency of emerging mid-market and enterprise-level business customers. Ensynch provides a full range of secure, manageable, available and cost-effective technology solutions—delivered professionally and flexibly, through its 225 IT professionals and strategists worldwide. An award-winning and nationally recognized company, Ensynch has earned a place on the Inc 500, received numerous Microsoft awards including a worldwide excellence award, and was named one of North America's top IT solution providers by CRN magazine's Fast100. The company is headquartered in Tempe, Ariz. with an office in Los Angeles, Calif., serving Southern California. For more information visit www.ensynch.com.