The ACE Group, LLC., Appoints New Director of Marketing

September 30, 2005

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TROY, MI., September 30, 2005 - John M. Goldwater, Jr. has been named director of marketing for The ACE Group, LLC. Goldwater will be responsible for all marketing activities across the company including brand strategy and identity, advertising, customer experience, promotions, sponsorships, direct marketing, internet marketing, consumer insight and measurement.

"We are excited about John joining The ACE Group, LLC. He will help us develop an integrated marketing and communications strategy that will not only enhance long term growth and profitability, but rank The ACE Group the best in the special finance industry," said Rich LaLonde, president and chief executive officer for The ACE Group, LLC., Auto Credit Express, Inc., ACE iNet, Inc., and ACE Tech, Inc. Goldwater will be reporting to LaLonde.

Goldwater has over 15 years of experience in marketing, public relations and product management. Goldwater joins The ACE Group from Allstate Insurance Company, where he was Corporate Relations Manager for the North Central Region. During his 20-year career at Allstate, Goldwater served in a variety of leadership roles with assignments in operations, underwriting, product management, education and development, marketing and corporate relations.

Goldwater received a bachelor's degree in political science from Oakland University in Michigan, and is currently pursuing a masters degree.

Headquartered in Troy, MI, The ACE Group, LLC., offers auto dealers a team of experienced professionals matched to high performance products and services that address all aspects of Special Finance, from lead generation to sale and delivery of automobiles. Customers and auto dealers can access The ACE Group products and services at autocreditexpress.net, autocreditexpress.com and fundingway.com.