Lake Forest, IL - August 29, 2005 - Martin Partners, L.L.C. announces the recruitment of Paula Bokesch to the position of Global Medical Director, Anesthesia at Hospira, Inc. Hospira is a global hospital products business specializing in Medication Infusion Systems; Drug Delivery Systems; IV Sets, Solutions and Irrigation; Pharmaceuticals; and Invasive Monitoring Systems. Prior to joining Hospira, Dr. Bokesch was Associate Professor of Anesthesiology at the Emroy University School of Medicine.