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TMCNet:  Power Station Adds Operations & Technology Executive

[November 17, 2008]

Power Station Adds Operations & Technology Executive

ORANGE, Calif., Nov 17, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --
Power Station, LLC announces that it has appointed William (Bill) E. Mapp III to the post of Vice President, Operations, overseeing the development, design, operation, and improvement of the systems that create and deliver the company's products and services.

Mr. Mapp brings a wealth of significant and poignant experience to Power Station. He served Continental Airlines as its Worldwide Director for development and operations GM for the award-winning Internet self-service channel. Mr. Mapp later served at IBM as an eBusiness Principal, where he headed the effort that resulted in the $3.8 billion alliance between IBM and AOL for their combined Self Service eBiz commerce lines. Bill has also held executive level positions with other top global companies such as: Electronic Data Systems (Worldwide Marketing Director for Internet and Media) where he led substantial efforts as diverse as creating the world's first website and live Internet broadcasts on the bottom of the ocean floor (for famous oceanographer Bob Ballard, discoverer of the Titanic); to Texas Instruments (Manager, New Business Development) for the multi-billion Defense Group; to Siemens company (Product Development and Marketing Manager) leading development and marketing on an award-winning video self-service kiosk for the U.S. Postal Service, winning best of show at Ziff Institute's "Interactive '93" in San Jose. Bill was a 1996 winner of the Global Information Infrastructure Award, which was awarded by the Clinton/Gore Administration in New York City to honor technology's greatest innovators. Bill earned his BS Computer Science and his MBA in Management and Finance from the University of Texas (Odessa), and his Executive MBA in Marketing from Southern Methodist University (Dallas).

Henry Mauriss, Chief Executive Officer of Power Station, said: "As we continue to expand the PowerPort brand, we look for the highest quality executives capable of contributing several dimensions of intellect and expertise. Bill is one of those unusual people who can not only pick up an application and begin creating with it, but can then carry that product to the world's largest companies and form relationships and strategies around it with competence and poise. I'm delighted to welcome him to our fine company; his leadership and team development skills are well proven, and we know that Power Station has picked a real winner in Bill."

Mr. Mapp, newly appointed VP, Operations for the Company had this to say: "I look forward to being a part of such an exciting world class opportunity and helping take Power Station to the next level, and beyond; as it continues to strategically position itself as a true innovator and leader in the skyrocketing self-service industry."

The PowerPort is the only product of its kind. In a single location, it offers Internet access; laptop rentals; printing; gaming, interactive out-of-home media, secure battery charging for over 1200 models of cell phones, PDA's, Blackberries, etc., and digital content downloads. People with time to spare in an airport can rent laptop computers and work at their leisure in the gate areas, or stop and use a computer while they dine. Those in a hurry can log on, conduct essential business or check their e-mail, and be on their way. Look for us at your home airport soon.

For more information on the PowerPort, visit us at www.teampowerport.com
SOURCE Power Station, LLC
http://www.powerports.com

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