SUDDATH INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT APPOINTED AS 2008 OMNI BOARD PRESIDENT

JACKSONVILLE, FL- June 20, 2007 - Stephen Crooks, president of Suddath International, a full service international forwarder of household goods, was appointed to the Overseas Moving Network International presidency (OMNI) at the annual conference in Sorrento, Italy.

OMNI, The Overseas Moving Network International, represents the best of the world's international moving industry. With 260 companies in 70 countries, this international family is dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in all that it does. Members are committed to providing the finest moving service available for its customers, through the closest possible co-operation between its members.
“I am extremely excited to serve the board,” Crooks said. “The 2008 board will continue the quality and IT solutions initiatives, and will take a stronger role in developing commercial solutions for the membership.”

Crooks has over 25 years experience in international moving and has overall responsibility for Suddath International's operations in New York, Houston, Jacksonville and Los Angeles.

About Suddath International
Suddath International, a subsidiary of The Suddath Companies, provides corporate relocation, household goods transportation, facility moving, warehousing and logistics services to businesses and consumers worldwide. Suddath International is the fifth largest international forwarder of household goods in the country, relocation more than 18,000 families annually. Established in 1919, The Suddath Companies is a diversified group of domestic and international service companies. These affiliates specialize in worldwide corporate employee relocation, household moving, and warehouse and logistics management. In addition to its international services to over 100 countries, Suddath operates in 15 locations throughout the United States as one of United Van Line’s largest agents. The Suddath Companies has over 1,200 employees nationwide handling over 40,000 shipments annually. For more information, visit our Web site at www.suddath.com.


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