Sysix Companies' Growth Drives New Executive Leadership Appointments

New level of management supports Sysix' 20 percent growth rate and expansion into key vertical markets

Oak Brook, IL – October 1, 2005 -  Sysix Companies, a national provider of  IT business solutions spanning infrastructure, consulting and financing, announced today the appointment of a new level of executive leadership. The executive appointments reflect the company's 20 percent growth over last year, and their expansion into high-opportunity vertical markets such as education, healthcare and finance.

Sysix fortified management team will strategically direct building market awareness for the company's brand and value proposition within targeted market segments.  The new additions to Sysix’ team will drive initiatives to construct complete technology and financial solutions tailored to meet each industry’s specific needs. 

The executive appointments include:

*              Chuck Southwick, Senior Vice President, National Sales

*              Mike Barnick, Vice President, Sysix Consulting

*              Steve Otto, Vice President, Sysix Technologies

*             Sheila Markstrom, Vice President, Human Resources

*              Paul Koslowski, Director, Operations

According to John Sheaffer, CEO of Sysix, "Sysix has reported substantial growth through the first 9 months of  2005, with revenues from our hardware, consulting and financing businesses already surpassing full-year revenues for 2004. This performance is even more impressive in light of  the current tight economic times for many of our customers."  

Sheaffer continued, "Our success is due to the innovation within the company's leadership team and their ability to guide the deployment of value-based Sysix-brand solutions in our traditional  areas of strength, as well as developing new solutions in high-growth vertical market segments. This strategy will support our continued positive financial momentum throughout 2005 and beyond."