Miles Kimball Company: Updike named president of Miles Kimball Company

Vicki Updike has been named President of Miles Kimball Company, effective February 1, 2010. Miles Kimball Company brands include Miles Kimball®, Walter Drake®, Exposures®, Easy Comforts®, As We Change® and The Home Marketplace®. Since joining Miles Kimball in 2002 as a Marketing Manager, she has received several promotions to vice president as she has increased her responsibilities over brand management and merchandising. She was a key leader during the integration of the Walter Drake and As We Change acquisitions. She holds a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration from University of Wisconsin Whitewater, and an MBA from New York Institute Tech. Vicki will continue to report to Stan in his role as President of the Catalog & Internet Group.

Stan Krangel, President of the Blyth Catalog & Internet Group, has also been named President of Boca Java, an internet-based premium roasted to order gourmet coffee company. He has relocated to the Boca Java offices in Florida.

For Questions Contact:

Margie Harvey, SPHR

Vice President – Human Resources

Miles Kimball Company

920-232-6409