Released on: March 3, 2008, 8:12 am

Press Release Author: DRE Medical Equipment Company

Industry: Healthcare

Press Release Summary: Following a year of record sales, international medical
equipment supplier selects Timothy L. Jarm to lead company toward continued growth.


Press Release Body: Louisville, KY - DRE, Inc., a premier international surgical and
medical equipment supplier based in Louisville, Ky., recently named Timothy L. Jarm
as its Chief Operating Officer.

With more than 25 years of experience in healthcare management, Jarm brings his
wealth of knowledge of the healthcare industry to this new role at DRE. His hiring
follows the company's third consecutive year of more than 20 percent sales growth.

According to Mike Spencer and Charlie Vittitow, managing partners of DRE, the
company selected Jarm as COO because of his extensive experience in the healthcare
industry and his ability to lead organizational change.

"We conducted a yearlong search for a candidate with the skill and vision to raise
the bar," says Spencer. "Tim's proven and established track record will help him
manage DRE's growth and move the company to the next level."

Prior to joining DRE, Jarm served as president and CEO at Jewish Hospital Medical
Center (JHMC), a premier regional healthcare facility and internationally renowned
high-tech tertiary referral center based in Louisville. He was responsible for all
major ancillary and support service areas. JHMC has more than 4,000 employees and a
combined budget of $480 million.

As president and CEO of JHMC, Jarm initiated a system-wide cultural transformation
to create a superior environment for patient care. During his tenure, JHMC was
recognized in U.S. News and World Report as a Top 50 Hospital in America for
cardiac, orthopedic, and pulmonary clinical services.

Jarm begins as COO of DRE in early March, and sees great potential moving forward.
"Over the last five years, DRE has experienced tremendous growth and success, as we
have built upon a history of value-driven products and uncompromised commitment to
our customers," says Jarm.

"This is a very exciting time for the organization, as we are well-positioned to
become a world-class medical equipment company. I am honored to have been selected,
and look forward to the challenge."

In 1992, Jarm joined Jewish Hospital HealthCare Services (JHHS) as the assistant
vice president for the regional network. He served as the primary contact between
JHHS and each of the network partner hospitals to maximize organizational
effectiveness.

In 1994, Jarm was promoted to president and CEO of Jewish Hospital Shelbyville, a
76-bed primary care community hospital. In 2000, he was again promoted and became
the president and CEO of the 241-bed, Clark Memorial Hospital (CMH), a Jewish
Hospital Health Network partner.

Under Jarm's leadership, CMH received the Gold Quality Improvement Award for Health
Care in Indiana and the Overall Quality Improvement Award across all Indiana
industries as recognized by Indiana Business Weekly. He initiated the transformation
of the organizational culture to redesign the hospital's mission, vision and value
statements with a commitment to organizational excellence. Under his leadership,
quality scores also improved and turnover rate decreased.

In 2004, Jarm was named president and CEO of Jewish Hospital, a 442-bed tertiary
hospital, where he continued his commitment to service and organizational
excellence.

Since moving to the Louisville Metro area in 1992, Jarm has been a very active
community leader who is committed to the betterment of the community. He has served
on numerous boards and committees, including the American Heart Association Board,
the Jefferson County Chapter of the American Red Cross Board, the Clark County
Family Health Clinic Board, the Southern Indiana Economic Development Board and the
Southern Indiana Chamber of Commerce Board.

Jarm served on the Indiana Hospital and Healthcare Association Legislative
Committee, the Indiana University Southeast Board of Advisors and the Southern
Indiana Chamber Vision 2020 Steering Committee. Jarm was a campaign chair for the
United Way of Clark County 2004 campaign, Friends of Scouting Campaign and the March
of Dimes, as well as participating on the YMCA of Clark County Capital Campaign.

Jarm is a member of the American College of HealthCare Executives (ACHE), a
certified HealthCare Executive, and a registered radiological technician.

Because of Jarm's commitment and dedication to healthcare excellence, he received
the "Up and Comer" Award from Modern Healthcare in 1999, the ACHE Kentucky Regent
Award in 2000 and the Studer Group Fire Starter of the Month award in April 2003.

Jarm holds a Bachelor of Science in Radiation Medicine/Physics from Wittenberg
University and a Master's Degree in Hospital Health Administration from Xavier
University. Jarm also holds a Juris Doctorate degree from Cleveland-Marshall College
of Law.

About DRE Inc.

DRE is a premier medical and surgical equipment supplier that provides a combination
of new and professionally refurbished or used medical equipment to industry
professionals around the globe. DRE offers value to doctors by providing the
features and reliability they need while still fitting within their budget.


Web Site: http://www.dremed.com

Contact Details: Contact Information:
DRE Medical Equipment
Justin Jeffries, Marketing Director
1800 Williamson Court
Louisville, KY 40223
1-800-462-8195
www.dremed.com
media@dremedical.com