Tom Gould Joins Zisser Group in its International Trade Management and Consulting Group

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT:Steven Zisser 2297 Niels Bohr Court, Suite 114San Diego, CA 92154tel. 619.671.0376cell 619.921.3365solutions@zissergroup.comwww.zissergroup.com Tom Gould Joins Zisser Group in its International Trade Management and Consulting GroupSan Diego, CA " August 22, 2002 -- ZISSER GROUP, one of Southern California's leading professional service organizations devoted exclusively to international trade announced that Tom Gould has joined as an international trade consultant. He brings to Zisser Group over 12 years experience in trade and customs, most recently he had been with KPMG, the professional services firm as manager of the customs reference information CD-ROM and Web site CUSTOMS Info. Prior to that he was with Importers Software Services, Inc., Huntington Beach, Calif., where he served as vice president of trade products and services and the law firm of Stein Shostak Stostak & O'Hara (Los Angeles, San Diego and Washington, D.C.), which specializes in customs and international trade law where he served as their Director of Administration. Gould is based in Long Beach, California.Tom Gould brings to Zisser Group strong management experience and a deep knowledge of international trade, said Steven Zisser, President of Zisser Group. Now more than ever, with heightened focus on homeland security, customs controls are a focal point for companies importing parts and other goods into the U.S., Zisser added. Tom will be integral to helping Zisser Group provide key services to clients in all areas of import and export compliance including the new Customs programs: Focused Assessment Program (FAP), the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) and Importer Self Assessments (ISA).Gould is a licensed Customs broker. He resides in Cypress, California. Established in 1997, Zisser Group has quickly become one of Southern California's leading professional service organizations devoted exclusively to international trade. At Zisser Group, we help companies navigate today's complex International Trade business and legal environment. We have the in-depth knowledge and expertise required for today's successful International Trade companies. We are Attorneys, licensed U.S. Customs Brokers, Logistics and Transportation Specialists, Automation and Software Developers, as well as Business Consultants in Market Research, and Strategy and Government Affairs Professionals. Zisser Group services and supports both domestic and international companies involved in all areas of international trade, ranging from privately held to Fortune 500 companies engaged in the manufacture and distribution of wearing apparel, consumer electronics, telecommunications, automotive, steel and other consumer and industrial products. We successfully perform work at all 352 U.S. Customs ports of entry, including U.S. Customs Headquarters in Washington D.C.For additional information contact:Steven Zisser 2297 Niels Bohr Court, Suite 114San Diego, CA 92154tel. 619.671.0376cell 619.921.3365solutions@zissergroup.comwww.zissergroup.com