99.1
Published on May 16, 2005
EXHIBIT 99.1
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release Contact: William W. Sherertz
President and
Chief Executive
Officer
Telephone: (503) 220-0988
BBSI Names Michael Elich Vice President
and Chief Operating Officer
PORTLAND, OREGON, May 16, 2005 - Barrett Business Services, Inc. (Nasdaq:
BBSI) announced today that the Company's board of directors has elected Michael
L. Elich as Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Elich has served as
BBSI's Director of Business Development since joining the Company in October
2001. Prior to BBSI, Mr. Elich served as Executive Vice President and Chief
Operating Officer for Skills Resource Training Center, a company acquired by
BBSI in January 2004. Mr. Elich holds a B.S. degree in Economics and Business
from Montana State University.
BBSI provides human resource management solutions to large and small
companies throughout many regions of the United States.
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