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Mark LaBelle Joins First Tech Direct as Director, Microsoft Dynamics® AX Practice

ROYAL OAK, Michigan - JANUARY 12, 2009 - First Tech Direct, a leading provider of Microsoft Dynamics solutions, announced today the appointment of Mark LaBelle, as Microsoft Dynamics AX Practice Director. Mark brings over 14 years progressive experience and achievement in business development, sales, marketing research and consulting, along with eight years experience specializing in Microsoft Dynamics AX ERP.

In the last five years, Mark served as Senior Account Executive at Fullscope, Inc. where he managed all aspects of Microsoft Dynamics AX sales and marketing to discrete and process manufacturing and distribution companies throughout Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee and key strategic accounts throughout North America. In that time, Mark aggressively grew Fullscope's Microsoft Dynamics AX practice where he led the company in sales in 2006 and 2008 and achieved multiple Microsoft awards for sales excellence and sales execution.

"Mark's dedication to building successful, long-term relationships with his customers and partners, coupled with his experience in building and scaling Dynamics AX practices will help First Tech Direct build one of the premier Dynamics AX practices in the region" stated John Silvani, President of First Tech Direct.

"I'm very pleased to join First Tech Direct and to have the opportunity to work with the leadership team in taking First Tech Direct to the next level", said Mr. LaBelle. "First Tech Direct is widely recognized as a strategic partner by both their clients and Microsoft and I'm looking forward to building on that strong foundation and helping to deepen those relationships."

About First Tech Direct

First Tech Direct offers unbiased needs analysis, system selection, installation, training, custom programming and ongoing support. Our team of CPA's, MBA's, Microsoft Certified Professionals, and Microsoft Certified Master Consultants will continue to help organizations plan and implement total solutions to grow businesses through improved information access and management. In this ever-changing landscape of technology and business, First Tech Direct offers extensive Microsoft Dynamics solutions experience and proven methodologies that will increase your business' efficiency, productivity, and profitability. "First Tech Direct, more than software!"

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