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Prometric Sr. VP Elected to Chair Hospice
Board of Directors
Baltimore, Md. – September 9, 2003 – Prometric, a part of The Thomson Corporation (TSX: TOC; NYSE: TOC), the global leader in technology-enabled testing and assessment services, today announced that Jeffery L. McKnight, Sr., Prometric Senior Vice President of global operations, has been elected to Chair of the Board of Directors for Hospice of the Chesapeake, Anne Arundel County’s largest and most comprehensive provider of hospice and bereavement services.
Hospice of the Chesapeake provides medical, nursing, social work, and spiritual and bereavement care to people with life-limiting illnesses and their loved ones throughout Anne Arundel and Prince George’s counties.
“I’m honored to extend my role with the Hospice of the Chesapeake,” said Jeff. “I look forward to helping continue the excellence in serving our constituents that Hospice has become known for, while expanding my services to more and more patients. It is truly a rewarding organization.”
Jeff is also a member of the Board of Leadership Anne Arundel County. He was also one of the founders and Board Chairman of the Neighborhood Leadership Academy. The Academy was established to identify potential leaders within various underprivileged neighborhoods of Anne Arundel County and train them in a one-year leadership program. He has also served on the Board of the Red Cross of Maryland.
"We are delighted to have Jeff take over the helm at the Board level," said Erwin Abrams, Hospice of the Chesapeake's President & CEO. "Jeff's strength in strategic oversight and planning, marketing and financial management will enable our organization to continue moving to the next level in providing end-of-life care to citizens of Anne Arundel and Prince George's counties."
Jeff joined Prometric in November 2001. He brought more than 35 years of experience in information systems, telecommunications, automation services management, operations, sales and marketing, to lead Prometric’s global sales and testing center networks.
About The Thomson Corporation and Prometric
The Thomson Corporation, with 2002 revenues of $7.8 billion, is a global leader in providing integrated information solutions to business and professional customers. The Corporation's common shares are listed on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges (TSX: TOC; NYSE: TOC). Its learning businesses and brands serve the needs of individuals, learning institutions, corporations and government agencies with products and services for both traditional and distributed learning.
Prometric (www.prometric.com) is the global leader in technology-enabled testing and assessment services for information technology certification, academic admissions and professional licensure and certifications. Prometric delivers standardized tests for 300 clients, in 26 languages, over the Web or through a global network of testing centers in 134 countries. Based in Baltimore, Md., Prometric employs 3,000 employees worldwide.
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