TechTurn CEO Chosen as an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year.

Jeff Zeigler Recognized for TechTurn's Innovation, Financial Performance and Personal Commitment to Business and Community

AUSTIN, Texas -- TechTurn's CEO Jeff Zeigler has been announced as an Entrepreneur of the Year Regional Winner for his leadership in creating a company

"For 21 years, Ernst & Young has recognized outstanding entrepreneurship through our Entrepreneur of the Year program," said Don Calvin, Partner and Program Director of the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year program in Austin. "This year's award recipients are truly an inspiration to all. We salute them for their drive, determination and hard work - and congratulate them on their success."

"Our customers and employees have a lot to do with this honor," said CEO Jeff Zeigler. "It is a recognition not only of TechTurn's position in the industry, but also recognizing the companies who choose to make decisions based on the economically viable, environmentally friendly and risk-free methods we use in collecting, recycling and reselling used technology."

The Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year awards program celebrates its 21st anniversary this year and continues to recognize the leaders and visionaries who are creating and building world-class businesses. Winners are chosen based on a thorough assessment of recent financial performance, strategic direction and product or service innovation, as well as company leadership including personal integrity, community involvement, values and key employee initiatives. Judges include past Entrepreneur of the Year award winners and successful business leaders from the community.

About TechTurn

TechTurn is the trusted industry leader for technology recovery, refurbishing and remarketing. Through its world-class facilities and processes, TechTurn provides the foundation for sustainable technology, providing companies with an economically smart, environmentally friendly and risk-free method for the recycling and reselling of used technology. Since 1999, TechTurn has been the preferred take-back partner for 300 of the Fortune 500 and the top four computer manufacturers. These leading organizations provide TechTurn with a non-stop supply of high-quality, high-value technology systems and components that, after testing and certification, are remarketed to customers worldwide. By extending the life of these products, TechTurn is able to enrich the lives of millions of people worldwide while also helping to significantly reduce the amount of e-waste that is filling landfills and polluting the environment. For more information, visit www.techturn.com.

About the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards

The Entrepreneur of the Year([R]) awards program was created and is produced by professional services firm Ernst & Young LLP. As the first award of its kind, the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year([R]) Award recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs who are building and leading dynamic and growing businesses. The program, which celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2006, honors entrepreneurs through regional, national and global award programs in over 125 cities and 40 countries.