Plexus Consulting Group    News Release

Fred Hutchison Joins Plexus as Senior Partner



Contact
Steven M. Worth

Date
February 29, 2000




Plexus Consulting Group, LLC
1620 Eye Street, NW
Suite 210
Washington, DC 20006
Phone:  202-785-8940
Fax:      202-785-8949
Email:   info@plexusconsulting.com


Plexus Consulting Group, a Washington, D.C.-based management consulting firm, announced today that Fred H. Hutchison has joined the firm as Senior Partner. Hutchison will manage the firm's communications, government relations, information technology, and marketing practices.

Steven M. Worth, President of Plexus said: "Fred Hutchison is a multi-talented leader who brings nearly 25 years of public policy and technology expertise to our rapidly-growing company. Fred is a polished face-to-face advocate, innovative communicator, and high-tech entrepreneur. We're glad to have him on the Plexus team."

Hutchison has owned and operated his own government relations and public affairs consulting firm since 1981. For the past 19 years, Hutchison has served dozens of clients running the gamut from corporations, to associations and coalitions, universities, and municipalities. These clients have come from a variety of industries, including forest products, computers, renewable energy, and healthcare.

Hutchison started a second business – Compliance Software, Inc. – in 1996. That company makes the LobbyRpt.™ software program which is used by hundreds of law and lobbying firms, trade associations, Fortune 500 companies, and other organizations to produce the federal lobbying disclosure reports that must be filed twice a year with the Senate and House of Representatives. Consistent product improvement, value, ease of use, and attentive customer support have produced renewal rates of 90-95 percent. A review in Legal Times called LobbyRpt., "the killer app.".

Plexus Consulting Group provides world-class consulting services at affordable rates. Our team of seasoned professionals assists associations, foundations, corporations, governments, and other organizations in the following primary practice areas:

• Communications
• Conference and Events Management
• Fundraising and Marketing
• Government Relations
• Information Technology
• International Business Services
• Knowledge Consulting
• Organization Management and Governance
• Strategic Planning
• Survey and Research Services

Plexus is an employee-owned firm, structured along lines of industry specialization. These industry groups include specialists from: aerospace and defense, financial services, healthcare, international, manufacturing, natural resources, professional services, and technology. Our consultants come from firms such as Andersen Consulting, Booz Allen & Hamilton, Deloitte & Touche, and SAIC. Many are multilingual and include nationals from three continents. We have affiliate offices in Brussels and Tokyo.

For additional information, contact: Steven Worth at: 202.785.8940 or visit our website at: www.plexusconsulting.com