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Ryla's Executive Team Expansion Continues with Addition of CFO

Tuesday, March 17, 2009
March 17, 2009 – Atlanta – Ryla is pleased to announce another impressive addition to its executive team as David Buckel joins Ryla as its Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Buckel contributes more than 25 years experience including financial leadership of venture-backed, high growth companies that gives him parallel understanding of Ryla’s growth path and expansion strategies. Mr. Buckel has a keen insight for leadership in high energy environments and is adept at nurturing financial and industry relationships.

Over the course of his career, Mr. Buckel has held numerous CFO positions including three NASDAQ listed public companies (Internap Network Services, Interland Inc. and AppliedTheory Corporation) and has led numerous fund raising events in the form of public offerings, private investment and strategic debt financing.

“Ryla has tremendous potential and a good, aggressive plan for growth. Ryla’s CEO, Mark Wilson, has instilled a team-oriented culture not only throughout the organization, but among his executive team members, as well. This team is highly talented and driven to reach the goals before them. Supporting the growth path that the board and executive team has begun by bolstering financial discipline is my role and an exciting aspect of my new position on the team,” comments Buckel. “As Ryla adds locations, continues to hire and build client base, our ability to focus on the profitability of that growth and its value to stakeholders will be a vital driver to our long term success.”

“Dave’s experience draws a parallel to our growth strategies. As a financial leader, he has not only been in situations much like Ryla’s today, but has provided guidance in situations akin to those that Ryla is quickly approaching,” said Wilson. He continues, “His mindshare is invaluable and gives our team tremendous confidence in executing on our plans.”

Buckel learned of Ryla through his longtime interest in venture-backed companies and start-ups. “Mark has led Ryla through its initial years of growth and made wise decision that have made it possible for the company to sustain its growth and success,” he comments. “It is exciting to join a team that has an aligned focus on working hard toward exceptional results.”

Information About Ryla
Ryla is a leading provider of global customer contact solutions for companies and government agencies requiring Excellent Interactions Every Time.SM Domestically focused, Ryla delivers both ongoing and on-demand customized solutions and staffing to meet each client’s business goals, including quick ramp-up, project-based solutions for crisis response, seasonal retail and political needs. Headquartered in Kennesaw, Georgia, Ryla is a different kind of call center, ranked one of the fastest growing private companies in the nation by Inc. magazine and nationally recognized as a top workplace. To learn more, visit www.ryla.com or call 1-888-YES-RYLA.

For more information regarding this release or Ryla, contact:
Jill Purdy
Public Relations
704-236-2501, jpurdy@ryla.com

Karen Clay
VP Marketing
678-322-5037, kclay@ryla.com