Nelson Joins Davaco as Construction Manager

Dallas, TX - April 10, 2003 - Ric Nelson has recently been appointed as construction manager for Davaco, Inc., the retail industry’s leading single-source partner for the management and execution of new stores, remodels/resets and high-volume rollouts. Nelson will be instrumental in the management and implementation of construction management best practices for Davaco’s retail clientele.

Nelson joins the Davaco team with over 25 year of construction management expertise. He served as president of DFW Construction, Inc., a large commercial design/build firm headquartered in Arlington, TX, for nine years. During his tenure, he oversaw the construction of large retail distribution centers, manufacturing plants, aircraft hangers and research and development facilities nationwide. Nelson also served as the Northeast project manager for Tandy Design & Construction where he managed the construction of a multi-million dollar Computer City flagship store located on the Avenues of the Americas in midtown Manhattan.

Davaco consistently executes nationwide retail programs smoothly and cost effectively by integrating the right company infrastructure, management tools, training programs, advanced technology platforms, web-enabled communication systems and nationwide employee field operations. Davaco utilizes its unique services and solutions to manage a variety of programs ranging from a 25 store remodel to a 5,000 store rollout. Davaco’s construction management group supports additional core competencies by providing support services including program evaluations; budgeting and contract negotiations; general construction/bidding services and construction management project closeouts.

“Davaco has a proven track record with clients, as well as a top-notch management team that interested me immediately,” said Ric Nelson, construction manager at Davaco. “I am committed to growing the business by consistently meeting project deadlines on time and within budget. Superior customer service is developed through good communication with our clients and partners. This priority will form the foundation as the team continues to develop into a trusted and reliable retail services organization.”