Portland Cement Association: Sullivan Named Chief Economist

11/13/2002

From: Ryan Puckett or Bruce McIntosh of the Portland Cement Association, 847-972-9136, rpuckett@cement.org

SKOKIE, Ill., Nov. 13 -- The Portland Cement Association has appointed Edward J. Sullivan as chief economist in the economic research department.

Sullivan is responsible for tracking and forecasting trends in the economy that affect the cement and construction industry both for the United States and Canada. He will act as the economic spokesperson for the Association and the industry.

Sullivan comes to PCA from Wexford Management Consultants near Philadelphia where he served as partner, and directed economic and market analyses for Fortune 500 firms, forecasted and impacted analysis, developed strategic planning models and managed client relationships. His prior positions include vice president of a market research unit at Wharton Econometrics and at Standard & Poors/DRI. Ed has taught numerous courses at several universities including Fairfield University and Fordham University.

Sullivan can be reached at 847-972-9006 or by e-mail: esullivan@cement.org.

Based in Skokie, Ill., the Portland Cement Association represents cement companies in the U.S. and Canada. It conducts market development, engineering, research, education, and public affairs programs.

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