Fred Decosimo Named One of Tennessee's Most Powerful People

CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE
APRIL 19, 2006

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Business Tennessee Magazine Names Fred Decosimo to the 2006 Power 100

Fred Decosimo, a Principal of Joseph Decosimo and Company, PLLC, is included in this year's list of "Tennessee's Most Powerful People." The list is compiled by Business Tennessee magazine and includes 100 of the most influential citizens of the Volunteer State in the areas of business, government and philanthropy.

Business Tennessee writes of Mr. Decosimo, "Like his father Joe before him, [Fred is] a force in political fundraising and community involvement...one of the few Tennesseans who attained Pioneer or Ranger status with the 2004 Bush campaign, helping raise at least $100,000.

Other members of the Power 100 include fellow Chattanoogans Congressman Zach Wamp and former mayor Bob Corker; philanthropist and Chairman of Ingram Industries, Martha Ingram; and Senate Majority Leader, Bill Frist.

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