GOCH Geeks On Call Holdings Inc (CE)

Geeks On Call Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: GOCH), a premier national provider of professional IT solutions to small business and residential customers through its trade name Geeks On Call, announced today that it has named Richard Artese Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Artese, who has been with Geeks On Call since May 2005, served formerly as Vice President and Chief Information Officer.�Effective March 28, 2008, Mr. Artese�s promotion follows the Company�s recent attainment of public status in February. Mr. Artese is responsible for day-to-day operations as well as the overall strategic direction of Geeks On Call�s mission to be the leading provider of professional IT solutions to the small business and residential markets in the United States. �Geeks On Call will execute a number of strategies focused on growth and profitability within our franchise and corporate branches aimed at driving shareholder value,� said Mr. Artese. Richard T. Cole, CEO, said: �I could think of no better candidate for the job or for the task ahead of us. We are excited about the tremendous revenue potential to grow our business, and Rich Artese is the right man to lead our team.� Mr. Artese�s vast experience in senior management roles includes the position of Managing Director, Technology Consulting Group, for Top Tier Management in New York and Norfolk as well as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer for Porter Novelli International in New York. About Geeks On Call Geeks On Call is a wholly owned subsidiary of Geeks on Call Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: GOCH), a premier national provider of professional IT solutions to small business and residential customers. Founded in 1999, the company helped pioneer the on-site residential IT service concept. Since then, small businesses and residential customers across the nation have trusted Geeks on Call�s certified IT professionals to provide computer privacy and security solutions, hardware and network installations, troubleshooting, repairs, upgrades and consulting. The company began franchising in 2001 and has granted over 250 franchises with new locations opening regularly. All franchises are independently owned and operated. For more information, visit www.geeksoncall.com. Forward-looking Statements "Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This press release contains or may contain forward-looking statements such as statements regarding the Company's growth and profitability, growth strategy, liquidity and access to public markets, operating expense reduction, and trends in the industry in which the Company operates. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are also subject to other risks and uncertainties, including those more fully described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company assumes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, changes in risks, uncertainties or assumptions underlying or affecting such statements, or for prospective events that may have a retroactive effect.