Kirtland Capital Partners Announces Two Promotions
Fines to Managing Partner, Menary to Vice President

June 3, 2008
Cleveland, Ohio – Kirtland Capital Partners (Kirtland), a private equity firm focused on the middle-market, announced today the promotions of Bob Fines to managing partner and Corrine Menary to vice president.

Fines joined Kirtland in 2005, as operating partner of the firm. Prior to joining Kirtland, he served as vice president and general manager of Avery Dennison's $1.1 billion North American materials business. Additionally, he spent 18 years with General Electric in the plastics and chemicals businesses before joining Avery. Fines is on the board of directors of MicroGroup, Inc. and Truck Bodies & Equipment International, Inc. He has also served on local non-profit community boards, including United Way of Lake County, Ohio, and United Way of West Virginia. Fines earned a bachelor's degree in economics and business administration from Ripon College.

Menary joined Kirtland in 2004 and became a full-time associate in 2005. Prior to that, she was an analyst in the credit underwriting group at National City Bank's Debt Capital Markets. Menary received her undergraduate degree from The Ohio State University and holds a master's in business administration from Michigan State University.

"The promotions of Bob and Corrine are a reflection of their contributions to the growth of Kirtland as a leading middle-market private equity firm," said John G. Nestor, senior managing partner and chief executive officer. "Both have been highly involved in supporting KCP investments from identification through exit."

About Kirtland Capital Partners
Kirtland Capital Partners is a relationship-oriented private equity firm focused on accelerating the growth of middle-market companies by leveraging its internal operating, financial and strategic resources. For more than 30 years, Kirtland has executed a disciplined investment strategy that has created long-term value in its portfolio companies and delivered superior returns to its investors and management teams. Kirtland invests in niche manufacturing, distribution and business service companies with potential for growth organically and/or through strategic acquisition. The firm has $293 million of capital under management from institutional and individual investors. Kirtland is known for the strong partnerships it builds with its operating management teams and the experience of its professionals.

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