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May 09, 2008

Tepas Elected as Chairman for International Organization UNICO

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ITASCA, IL – Greg Tepas, President and CEO of EMKAY, Inc., a nationwide full-service fleet leasing and management company, has been elected chairman of the UNICO Carlease Organization. A partnership of two dozen fleet companies around the globe, UNICO has elected Tepas to head up the organization.

"Greg's leadership skills and business concepts are just what UNICO needs to take it to the next level and we are delighted he accepted this responsibility," stated Terry Bartlett, managing director of Inchcape UK, a complete automotive solutions provider with a unique range of integrated businesses serving motorists and corporate customers.

As the 5th largest fleet conglomeration in the world, UNICO represents over 450,000 vehicles worldwide with a focus of innovation and service excellence. "EMKAY has continued successfully with our mission to be more active each year in building value-added programs for our international clients and I am pleased to have the opportunity to lead this group of well respected worldwide companies," said Tepas.

 

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