For Immediate Release:
 

SpaceWorks Expands Executive Management Team with New General Counsel

Rockville, MD -- July 13, 2000 -- SpaceWorks, Inc.®, a leading business-to-business sell-side Web commerce software company, today announced the appointment of Robert M. Skelton as Vice President and General Counsel. Mr. Skelton brings over 15 years of combined experience in technology, capital investment, and employment policy and business development.

Mr. Skelton will lead the company's legal affairs, with an emphasis on its intellectual property, employment, strategic partnerships and business operations as SpaceWorks prepares for the next stage in its development.

"We are delighted to have Bob's high level of legal expertise," said SpaceWorks President and CEO, Dave McSwain. "Bob's expertise in the areas of intellectual property management, contracts, marketing and litigation will be invaluable as SpaceWorks moves to capitalize on the B2B e-commerce market. His expertise in contract law, coupled with his experience in e-business consultation, makes him the perfect complement to SpaceWorks management team.

"Mr. Skelton brings to SpaceWorks a solid track record of capital investment, merger and acquisition, contract negotiation and employment administration. Prior to SpaceWorks, Skelton served as Vice President of Corporate Development and General Counsel for The Netplex Group (Nasdaq: NTPL), an information technology and e-business consulting company. Skelton was responsible for the management of all legal and SEC matters, acquisitions, and employment and compensation policies. Mr. Skelton was responsible for negotiating and closing five acquisitions, which nearly doubled the revenue of Netplex.

Before joining Netplex in 1996, Skelton served as Vice President, Human Resources and General Counsel for Central Atlantic Toyota Distributors, Inc. Mr. Skelton was responsible for resolving daily legal, human resources and facilities matters. In addition, Skelton advised on the legal implications of advertising, handled and supervised litigation and supervised a variety of employment programs.

Mr. Skelton received his bachelors' of arts degree from Union College and his juris doctorate from The George Washington University. He is a member of the Virginia Supreme Court, the District of Columbia Court of Appeals, the Maryland Court of Appeals and the United States Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit.

About SpaceWorks
SpaceWorks, Inc.® drives billions in B2B revenue today for Global 2000 manufacturers, distributors and supplier-driven marketplaces. SpaceWorks industrial-strength application, the Web BusinessManager Suite, automates all the mission-critical activities involved in B2B selling, including ordering, marketing, billing and more. The solution integrates with back-end systems, e-Marketplaces and customer procurement networks to enable real-time, revenue-generating transactions. SpaceWorks clients include Avaya, BF Goodrich, GE Aircraft Engines, and Maytag Corporation, among others. Alliance partners include PricewaterhouseCoopers, webMethods, Commerce One and more. Additional information is available at www.spaceworks.com.

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