Kelly-Moore Paints Announces New VP of Sales

SAN CARLOS, California (March 24, 2008) – Kelly-Moore Paint Company, Inc., a leading manufacturer of architectural coatings, announced the appointment of Arnie Knipp as Vice President of Sales. Mr. Knipp will report to Steve DeVoe, President of Kelly-Moore Paints.

“I am confident in Arnie’s paint industry knowledge and experience,” said Steve DeVoe. “Coupled with his consistent successful results and leadership at Kelly-Moore, he will serve our customers and Company well into the future.”

Arnie Knipp joined Kelly-Moore in 1989, taking an inside sales position in San Bruno, California. Over his 27 year career he has held a variety of sales and management positions with increasing responsibilities. Mr. Knipp most recently served as District Sales Manager for Kelly-Moore Paints, East & Central Bay, developing a dedicated, diverse and profitable team.

Mr. Knipp plans to continue following the philosophy on which founder Mr. William Moore built the company, “To provide quality products at fair and reasonable prices, focusing on the needs of the independent painting contractor.”

About Kelly-Moore Paint Company

Kelly-Moore Paint Company is an innovator and leader in the recycled paint industry. Headquartered in San Carlos, California, since 1946 the company has grown to be one of the largest employee-owned paint manufacturers in the United States, with over 2,000 employees, 3 state-of-the art manufacturing facilities and 168 company-owned stores. For more information, visit www.kellymoore.com.