Martin Partners Recruits Chief Financial Officer to Gilchrist & Soames

Indianapolis, IN - March 3, 2008 - Martin Partners, L.L.C. announces the recruitment of Leonard J. Janssen to the position of Chief Financial Officer at Gilchrist & Soames. Gilchrist & Soames is a leading provider of luxurious hair, bath, and body products for world-class hotels, exclusive resorts, and distinguished spas, inns, and bed & breakfasts.  The company is backed by Swander Pace Capital.  Prior to joining Gilchrist & Soames, Mr. Janssen was an Interim CFO for Morgenthaler Venture Partners portfolio companies.