August 1, 2005

Michele McDonald and Lauren Ash Join InsightExpress; New Positions Bolster Sales and Customer Service Organizations

Michele McDonald joins InsightExpress from the Greenwich, Ct. office of TNS NFO (part of Taylor Nelson Sofres plc), where she was an Account Executive responsible for several large Consumer Packaged Goods, Healthcare and Financial Services accounts. Prior to that, Michele held market research positions with Hamill Associates and Rothstein-Tauber. Michele also spent six years as a secondary social studies teacher prior to entering market research. Michele holds a Master's Degree from Iona College and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Binghamton University. She resides in Stamford, Ct. with her husband, Matthew.

Marie Minyo, Group Director of Emerging Markets, commented "Michele's experience in designing, managing and executing custom consumer research projects across various industries will be a true advantage in growing the Emerging Markets sector. Her knowledge of a multitude of research methods, both online and traditional, will enable her to consult with clients and recommend innovative research designs to meet their needs. I have worked closely before with Michele, and I am very familiar with the outstanding service and insights she can provide to her clients. I am delighted that she has joined the InsightExpress team."

Lauren Ash has joined InsightExpress as Project Manager within the Customer Service Organization. Previously, Lauren was Assistant Curator of the Stamford Museum & Nature Center, where she assisted in the management and administration of the Museum's Exhibitions and Collections. A licensed Real Estate salesperson, Ash has also held an Administrative Assistant position at Prudential Connecticut Realty in Norwalk, Ct. Ash is a cum laude graduate from Boston College, where she received a Bachelor's degree in Art History.

Dave Kmetz, Director of Customer Service, commented, "I am delighted that Lauren has joined InsightExpress. I believe her prior experience in assisting customers, visitors, and patrons will enable her to deliver superior and responsive service to the clients of InsightExpress. I welcome her addition to the team."