November 17, 2000 – Dulles, VA – NISSCO, a leading buying group for paper, janitorial and sanitation distributors announced today that Keith Marcoe has joined its senior management team as Vice President for Business Development. Marcoe will direct the company’s national account sales, manage distributor relationships and develop market position strategies.

Formerly National Sales Director for Network Services Company, the nation’s largest distributor of housekeeping and maintenance supplies, Marcoe brings over 25 years industry experience to this position.

NISSCO President Kenny Cossaboon said, “I have known Keith for over 15 years and have witnessed first-hand his successes in this highly competitive industry. Keith has extensive experience in developing strong relationships with distributors and manufacturers that will help us to build the NISSCO brand. We welcome him to our team and look forward to many years of receiving the benefit of his experience and contacts in the industry.”

Prior to Network Services, Marcoe was a regional director for Sweet Paper Sales Corporation, one of the nations largest re-distributors of janitorial and maintenance supplies. Marcoe also spent 22 years at International Paper Company holding positions including Division President and Director of Regional Sales. At International Paper Marcoe received national recognition for driving significant sales growth and creating innovative distribution programs.

Commenting on Marcoe’s significant industry experience, Cossaboon continued, “Keith’s significant understanding of Jan/San sales and marketing will bring tremendous value to both NISSCO’s distributor members and its manufacturing partners. We are confident that Keith will help make NISSCO the number one buying group in the Jan/San industry.”

A graduate of Ohio University, Marcoe has a strong record of professional development and certifications in sales and management from several notable national associations and professional organizations.

About NISSCO
Founded in 1985 NISSCO, is one of the nation’s leading buying groups for the Jan/San industry with over 250 distributor members and 100 manufacturer partners. In addition to its traditional services NISSCO is aggressively developing the capability for its distributor members to deliver a full range of facilities maintenance supplies nationwide through its integrated supply model. The company is a subsidiary of ebuyxpress and is located in Dulles, Virginia.