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CONTACTS: Julie Harrison Dan Pinger Public Relations, 513/564-0700

Nancy Bunn, Burke, Inc., 513/684-7509.684-7509

Burke Inc. Opens Chicago Office

Cincinnati (November 3, 2000) – In order to better serve clients in the area, Burke Inc. has established an office in Chicago, IL. Dan Evarrs, most recently staffed in Burke’s Charlotte, NC office, will assume management responsibilities for the new office. Chicago represents Burke’s 14^th regional office outside its Cincinnati, OH headquarters. The office is located at 2847 North Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657.

Phone: 773-472-8724. E-mail: dan.evarrs@burke.com

“It’s wonderful to have a local presence in the Chicago market. It’s a great city, with a wonderful and diverse client baseHaving a Chicago presence extends our reach to a key market. We are excited about the opportunities that lie adheadahead.”” said Evarrs.

Mr. Evarrs is a Senior Consultant for a several of Burke’s major accounts.

In this capacity Dan is responsible for the overall program design and consulting on a wide range of research initiatives. His consulting efforts help Burke clients design and implement marketing research studies that provide customized answers to complex and unique questions. Since joining Burke in 1990, Dan has worked with a wide range of clients, across numerous industries, interviewing both consumer and business-to-business customers. Dan has gained experience across a broad range of organizational disciplines, serving as a Project Manager, Data Analyst and in his current post as an Account Manager and Senior Consultant.

Dan has worked with a wide range of clients, across numerous industries, interviewing both consumer and business to business customers. Specific projects and consulting assignments include industrial manufacturing, package goods, financial services, retailing, staffing services, technology, information services, communications and entertainment. He also offers significant experience in conducting web based research initiatives. Prior to joining Burke, Dan worked as an analyst for a Chicago based consulting firm.

Dan has participated in a variety of capacities with the American Marketing Association (AMA), the American Society for Quality Control (ASQC), and the International Quality & Productivity Center (IQPC). He has spoken at industry conferences and has lead workshops on a range of research topics and issues. Dan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from Miami University and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Xavier University.

Editor’s Note: Founded in 1931 and based in Cincinnati, Burke, Inc. is an international leader in providing marketing, financial, and business process information to its clients, linking an organization’s key stakeholders – customers, employees, shareholders – to its financial performance. The firm has offices and affiliates in 50 countries, offering business solutions through the following business units: Burke Customer Satisfaction Associates, Burke Marketing Research, Burke Strategic Consulting Group, Burke Interactive and The Training & Development Center.

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