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Nathan Lyons Joins Van Wyk As Commercial Client Executive

GRAND RAPIDS, April 16, 2008 - Van Wyk Risk & Financial Management (Van Wyk) is pleased to announce that Nathan Lyons has joined the company as a Commercial Client Executive. Mr. Lyons will be responsible for serving as a client advocate, advisor and ally as well as helping to build Van Wyk's commercial client base.

Mr. Lyons comes to Van Wyk from a large, national insurance agency and has previously worked for a national specialty insurer. While he brings extensive risk management expertise in the manufacturing and contracting industries, Mr. Lyons has worked with myriad businesses across the nation and has developed beneficial programs to handle a variety of risks. Throughout his insurance and risk management career, he has been honored with awards for his customer service and management skills.

"Nate's dedication to customer service coupled with his deep understanding of risk management and its applications for businesses in all industries makes him a welcome addition to our team," said Van Wyk CEO Max Van Wyk. "By adding Nate and his expertise to our bench strength, Van Wyk's clients have yet another reason to come to us for good."

An insurance and risk management professional, Mr. Lyons is licensed by the State of Michigan to practice and provide Property & Casualty and Life & Health insurance. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from Michigan State University.

Van Wyk Risk & Financial Management was founded in Grand Rapids in 1982 as the Van Wyk Insurance Agency. The independent firm is a fast-growing, full-service provider of risk management, insurance and related services to businesses and individuals. With a client retention rate that is the envy of the industry, Van Wyk is known as the company where clients come for good.