Brooke Chase Associates, Inc. Recruits Mark Hillman as Senior Vice President of Sales for WDI International, Inc.

Sarasota, FL – August 4, 2007 — Joseph McElmeel, Chairman and CEO of Brooke Chase Associates, Inc., is pleased to announce the successful placement of Mark Hillman as Senior Vice President of Sales for WDI International, Inc., a recognized global leader of plumbing technology solutions.

Mr. Hillman brings more than 20 years of expertise and industry knowledge to WDI International, Inc. and has held senior level positions with both American Standard and Lowe’s. In his role as Senior Vice President of Sales at WDI International, he will lead the Company in expanding their customer base to include major home improvement retailers; Hillman’s relationships within this industry will be invaluable to WDI International, Inc.

Christopher Zappala, Executive Recruiter with Brooke Chase Associates, Inc. had the following to say about the WDI International, Inc. search, “In order to achieve WDI’s objective, it was necessary to find a unique candidate with the right combination of skills. Mark’s in depth experience and knowledge concerning The Home Depot, Lowe’s and the home improvement industry in general will be a tremendous asset as WDI looks to expand beyond their traditional markets. He embodies the desired combination because of his intimate understanding of both the buying and selling processes in the home improvement industry.”

Brooke Chase Associates, Inc., is the premier Executive Search Firm, specializing in the recruitment of Executive Management Professionals within the Building Materials Industry. Established in 1980, Brooke Chase Associates, Inc. has offices in Chicago, Charlotte, New York City, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Corporate Headquarters in Sarasota, FL. For more information on how Brooke Chase Associates, Inc. can assist with your executive recruitment needs, visit our website at www.brookechase.com.

For additional information, please contact: Elizabeth Nichols, Marketing Communications Manager
Toll Free: (877)374-0039 • Phone: (941)358-3311 • Fax: (941)358-3311 | Enichols@BrookeChase.com

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