FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 2, 2008

Contact: Amy Kay, Public Relations Coordinator
(217) 747-9283
akay@hanson-inc.com

Hanson reports revenue and announces board of directors

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — At Hanson’s annual shareholders meeting, the firm reported revenue generation of $63.16 million for 2007, with 50 percent of the firm’s revenue generated outside the state of Illinois.

Hanson Professional Services also announced its board of directors, including Eugene R. Wilkinson, chairman emeritus; Sergio A. Pecori, president and CEO; John P. Coombe, secretary and executive vice president; Robert W. Cusick, executive vice president; Jo Ellen Keim, treasurer and chief financial officer; Craig A. Butler, associate partner; and John W. McCree, senior special consultant.

Additionally, Hanson announced members of Hanson Group Inc., the firm’s holding company. They include: Eugene R. Wilkinson; Sergio A. Pecori; Kirk Brown, senior policy adviser; John P. Coombe; Robert W. Cusick; and Jo Ellen Keim.

Hanson is an employee-owned consulting firm providing architectural, engineering and management services from its headquarters in Springfield, Ill., and offices nationwide. The Springfield-area office is located at 1525 S. Sixth St., Springfield, IL 62703-2886. The office may be reached by phone: (217) 788-2450 or fax: (217) 788-2503.

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