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Marshall Shepherd, Operations Manager for 828 International

GREENVILLE, SC, June 9, 2006—828 International is please to announce the promotion of Marshall Shepherd to Operations Manager. In this newly appointed position, Shepherd will manage 828 International’s warehousing, logistics, purchasing and inventory controls while maintaining responsibility for customer service and information technologies.

Shepherd started with 828 International in 1997. Over the past nine years, he has served the company in many capacities, including Head of Customer Service and IT. As Operations Manager, Shepherd will combine his skills to enhance efficiencies and communications between all departments.

“We have purposely exposed Marshall to all facets of our business,” says John Shepherd, CEO of 828 International. “In doing so, he has developed invaluable experience that will be fully utilized in his new position. I am confident Marshall will further strengthen our internal structure to the betterment of our company—and the customers we serve.”

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828 International Trading Company
1512-A Roper Mountain Road 
Greenville, SC 29615
1-800-733-0828
www.828rugs.com