FREDERICK, MD (May 1, 2008) - GTI Federal (GTI) is proud to announce that Kristen Blanchard has been promoted to Director of Marketing at GTI Federal. Ms. Blanchard has been with GTI since October 2007 as Executive Assistant to GTI’s President and CEO, Mark Gaver.

In this new position Ms. Blanchard will be in charge of all aspects of Marketing for GTI Federal. This will include design, implementation, and facilitating an annual marketing plan to enhance communications, corporate identity, and business development.

“Kristen’s enthusiasm and capabilities in this new position will be a driving force in maintaining our competitive advantage in today’s marketplace and will be a real asset to our executive team,” says Rebecah Daggett, Human Resources Manager for GTI Federal.

Ms. Blanchard earned a B.S. in Business from Eastern Illinois University and brings approximately five years of marketing experience to GTI Federal.