News Release
Horne International Adds Sculley and Thomas
to Corporate Advisory Board
Lerner to Lead Investor Outreach Program
Fairfax, VA — December 19, 2006 — Horne International, Inc. (OTCBB: HNIN.OB), today announced that Dr. Jay Sculley and James E. Thomas III have joined the company’s Corporate Advisory Board and that Dr. Theodore R. Lerner has been retained to provide investor relations services.
Jay R. Sculley, Ph.D., P.E., joined Horne Engineering Services in 2001 and served as its Director, Science and Technology, from 2003 to November 2006. Before joining Horne Engineering, he was Chairman and CEO of Allied Research Corporation. From 1981 to 1989, he was Assistant Secretary of the Army for Research, Development and Acquisition, responsible for managing a $25 billion program and serving as the scientific advisor to the Secretary of the Army. Dr. Sculley received his bachelor of science degree in civil engineering from The Virginia Military Institute (VMI) and his Ph.D. in environmental engineering from The Johns Hopkins University. He taught civil engineering at VMI for 11 years and headed the department for the last three of those years. In 1995, the American Society of Engineering Management named him Engineering Manager of the Year.
James E. Thomas III has more than 25 years of diverse corporate administration and human resources experience. Most recently he was Executive Vice President, Human Resources and Administration, for webMethods, Inc., with worldwide responsibility for human resources, information technology, and facilities. He also held senior management positions with Ford Motor Company, the American Red Cross National Headquarters, Qwest Communications, and Lockheed Martin’s Aerospace and Information Systems companies. Mr. Thomas is a member of the Human Resource Institute’s advisory board, the Senior Human Resources Executive Forum, the Society for Human Resource Management, the Human Resources Planning Society, and the Potomac Officers Club. Mr. Thomas received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in industrial technology from Montclair State University.
Horne International President and CEO Darryl K. Horne, P.E., stated, “These two experienced leaders will bring valuable new perspectives to our Corporate Advisory Board. With his impressive corporate, military, and academic background, as well as first-hand knowledge of our company, Dr. Sculley offers wise and candid counsel. And Jim Thomas’s knowledge and leadership in the areas of human resources restructuring and change management complement our Advisory Board’s strengths in the areas of finance, operations, and performance management.”
The two new members join Michael J. Bayer, Christopher D. Brady, and Gregory L. Frank on the Advisory Board, which was established in 2005. Mr. Bayer is a former Associate Deputy Secretary of Commerce and has served on many boards within the Department of Defense. Currently, he is a consultant engaged in enterprise strategic planning and mergers and acquisitions. Mr. Brady is the founding partner and Chairman of The Chart Group, a merchant banking firm that sponsors alternative investments and provides senior-level advice and capital access to corporate clients. He also serves on the boards of directors of several companies. Mr. Frank is executive vice president of Battelle Science & Technology International, the global commercial and government segment of Battelle Memorial Institute. He has served on the Board of the National Defense Industrial Association and on the Defense Science Board.
Regarding the appointment of Dr. Lerner, Mr. Horne said, “Dr. Lerner not only understands the intricacies of the stock market but, as a long-time investor in our company, also shares the beliefs and hopes of all Horne International shareholders. He is committed to gaining prominent recognition of Horne International and to providing prompt, accurate information to the investment community.”
About Horne International, Inc.
Horne International (OTCBB: HNIN.OB) is a government services company focused on defense & homeland security, environment & energy, and transportation markets. The company’s business offerings include engineering program management for large scale government programs; environmental science, safety & health; technology; acquisition services; business process engineering; manufacturing for aircraft and munitions support; and support services for shipping and U.S. waterways. Horne International currently operates under three subsidiaries: Horne Engineering Services, LLC; Spectrum Sciences & Software, Inc.; and Coast Engine and Equipment Company. More information can be found at www.horne.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance and underlying assumptions and other statements, which are other than statements of historical facts. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks including, but not limited to, risks set forth in documents filed by the company from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All such forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, and whether made by, or on behalf of, the Company, are expressly qualified by these cautionary statements and any other cautionary statements which may accompany the forward-looking statements. In addition, the Company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof.
Source: Horne International, Inc.
