Martin Partners Recruits Senior Predictive Modeler at Valen Technologies.

Denver, CO - September 22, 2008 - Martin Partners, L.L.C. announces the recruitment of Mr. Hans Engebretson to the position of Senior Predictive Modeler at Valen Technologies.  Valen Technologies is a predictive analytics company that develops predictive models for property and casualty insurance companies. The company is backed by the private equity firms Appian Ventures & Core Capital Partners as well as Skylate Development and XeDar Inc.  Prior to joining Valen, Mr. Engebretson was a Modeler at Next Action.