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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 19, 2007
EXPRESS-1 EXPEDITED SOLUTIONS, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
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Delaware
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000-49606
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03-0450326 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
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(Commission File Number)
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(I.R.S. Employer
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429 Post Road, Buchanan, Michigan 49107
(Address of principal executive offices zip code)
(269) 695-4920
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
Not applicable
(former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy
the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General
Instruction A.2. below):
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ITEM 5.02 DEPARTURE OF DIRECTOR OR PRINCIPAL OFFICER; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF
PRINCIPAL OFFICERS
Mr. Jeffrey A. Curry was appointed President of Express-1 Expedited Solutions, Inc. at the
recommendation of the Companys CEO Mike Welch and with the support of the Board of Directors. Mr.
Curry will continue his role of Board Secretary while serving in his new capacity.
Mr. Curry, 45 years old, has served in various capacities since 2001, when he joined the Company
after a sixteen-year career in the banking industry. Most recently, Mr. Curry served in the
capacity of Vice President of Business Development.
A press release with respect to the foregoing matters is attached as an exhibit hereto.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AN EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits.
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Press release dated June 19, 2007. |
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly
caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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Dated: June 19, 2007 |
Express-1 Expedited Solutions, Inc.
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/s/ Mike Welch
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Mike Welch |
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Chief Executive Officer |
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Exhibit 99.1
Contact:
Express-1 Expedited Solutions, Inc.
Jeff Curry
269-695-4955
Jeff.Curry@express-1.com
EXPRESS-1 EXPEDITED SOLUTIONS (AMEX:XPO) PROMOTES CURRY TO PRESIDENT
BUCHANAN,
Mich. June 19, 2007 Express-1 Expedited Solutions, Inc (XPO), one of the top ground
expediters in the country, has promoted Jeff Curry to President. In this role, Curry will handle
administrative and investor relations duties as well as business development and operations for the
company. This well deserved promotion is another step in our continued effort to grow our business
with a reinforced focus on premium transportation. Said Mike Welch CEO. We are entering a
critical growth period for the company and I believe we have the right team in place to fuel this
next evolution of the business to the benefit of our customers, employees, owner operators, and
shareholders. Jeffs personnel, organizational, and management skills have helped propel our growth
over the last six years, and I look forward to having his support as I focus more of my efforts on
strategic planning, growth, and building customer relationships.
Im excited about the opportunity to take on this additional responsibility, Curry said. We have
excellent people, who are committed to providing top quality service to our customers. I have been
pleased to be a part of the companys expansion, and I look forward to assisting Mike and the
team.
Curry graduated from Kalamazoo College in 1983, and spent 16 years in the Banking Industry prior to
joining Express-1 in 2001. Curry has held a variety of positions at Express-1, including Vice
President of Recruiting, Chief Operating Officer, and most recently Vice President of Business
Development.
Jeff has the experience and the energy to run all phases of the company. Our long relationship
gives me complete trust in his ability to achieve our business objectives, says Welch, who remains
actively involved in the Companys management as CEO.
About Express-1 Expedited Solutions, Inc.
Offering same-day, time-sensitive, and dedicated transportation to more than 1500 customers,
Express-1 is one of the largest ground expedite companies in the country. The companys premium
transportation service is provided through its 24/7 operations center, by experienced inside sales
staff using the latest in vehicle tracking and dispatch software. Express-1 services customers in
the 48 states and Canada and has outside sales staff that covers the Midwest and Southeast.
Express-1 utilizes an asset light operating model working with independent contractors that live
throughout the Country. Express-1 Expedited Solutions, Inc. is publicly traded on the American
Stock Exchange under the symbol XPO. For more information about the Company, visit
www.express-1.com.