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Acumen Solutions Becomes First Company to Sponsor D.C. Area Triathlete Margie Shapiro in Her Quest for Olympic Gold

Reston-Area Native Races Around the World With Community of Supporters at Her Back

Acumen Solutions, a leading business and technology consulting firm, announced today that it has become the first corporate gold sponsor to support Reston, Va.-based elite triathlete, Margie Shapiro, through the TEAMSPIRIT organization. Shapiro represents the U.S. in the International Olympic Distance Triathlon competition and is pursuing a place at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. She will travel the globe, from Australia to Beijing, competing in over 20 races to achieve a World Cup ranking for Olympics eligibility. Shapiro is responsible for all of her travel costs and housing and TEAMSPIRIT was created by her supporters to collect tax-deductible contributions to help her focus on competition. Additional sponsors are being actively sought.

David Joubran, President and Chief Executive Officer of Acumen Solutions, said, "Margie's spirit drives and inspires us. She is an outstanding and competitive triathlete but she is also a caring and contributing member of our community. I'm pleased that Acumen Solutions is able to help fund her quest for Olympic gold and to share in her Olympic dreams."

Joubran and other members of Acumen Solutions have trained with Shapiro. A member of the board of directors of the Greater Washington Sports Alliance, Joubran co-founded Acumen Solutions in 1999 and his vision has helped to create a company with a global reach and a commitment to civic responsibility.

Shapiro began competing in 1999 while teaching Spanish and coaching high school track. She turned professional in the fall of 2005. In addition to training and competing in running, biking and swimming, the 30-year-old Georgetown University alumna has two children and is co-owner of Potomac River Running stores. Shapiro has inspired a grassroots following in the Virginia and D.C. area, with her extensive community involvement, tutoring and mentoring students and coaching a wide range of athletes.

About Acumen Solutions, Inc.

Acumen Solutions, Inc., established in 1999, is a proven business and technology consulting firm with offices across the U.S. and in Europe. Our unwavering commitment to unmatched quality and service is supported by our track record with Fortune 500 companies, government agencies and other emergent industry leaders in: Communications and Media; Financial Services; Public Sector and Consumer and Commercial Products. Learn more about us by visiting us at: www.acumensolutions.com

About TEAMSPIRIT:

TEAMSPIRIT is a community of support for Margie Shapiro as she represents the United States in International Olympic Distance Triathlon racing and in her quest to participate in the 2008 Olympic Games. Other corporate gold sponsors include List Innovation Solutions of Herndon, Va.; Joe and David Zadareky, a Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage; the Greater Washington Sports Alliance; and Potomac River Running. Margie Shapiro's campaign to fund and achieve her Olympic quest is ongoing. Interested corporations and individuals are encouraged to visit her Web site at www.margieshapiro.com/teamspirit for more information or to learn about making a 100 percent tax-deductible contribution.