March 12, 2009

Cleveland, Ohio - WeatherPORT renewed its corporate partnership with the Division II Athletics Directors Association (DII ADA). The new term is for three years, running through March 2012.

"WeatherPORT values dearly the relationships they have established, especially partnerting with the Division II Athletics Directors Association," WeatherPORT CEO James Keehne stated. "The three year commitment is due in large part to the reception received by WeatherPORT from DII ADA and the open lines of communication that have been established. It is important to WeatherPORT that even in tough economic times, that relationships remain in place and strengthened, and by partnering long term with the DII ADA we can both increase our visibility and opportunities, as we create our template for future success."

WeatherPORT brings 40 years of the best built tension fabric structures. The company prides itself on understanding customer needs and then building a structure that meets those needs. WeatherPORT offers a full product line with numerous designs and options for any application. WeatherPORT remains family owned, and believes that by remaining outside the standard corporate structure, we are better able to meet our customers' needs and explore new ideas and concepts. Rather than using a standard "cookie cutter" approach to manufacturing, we have employed "lean" business concepts that enable us to meet the needs of our ever changing world. Our "vision" is to commit our experience, our innovation, and our passion for excellence in creating for our customers quality shelter solution to meet their needs.

WeatherPORT and the Division II ADA have teamed up to support the following initiatives - DII ADA Student-Athlete Academic Achievement Awards and the DII ADA Lifetime Achievement Award.

"We are pleased that WeatherPORT has extended its partnership with our Association," stated Division II ADA President Ed Matejkovic, athletics director at West Chester University. "The WeatherPORT partnership began a year ago, thanks to the efforts of DII ADA 1st Vice President Greg Waggoner, and has proven to be a great fit for the DII ADA. We look forward to our continued affiliation over the course of the next three years."

About DII ADA: The DII ADA is the first organization of its kind to provide educational and networking opportunities; enhancement of acceptable operating standards and ethics; and establishment of the overall prestige and understanding of the profession of Division II athletics directors. For more information about the DII ADA, please visit www.div2ada.com. The DII ADA is administered by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA), which is in its 44th year. For more information on NACDA and the 11 professional associations that fall under its umbrella, please visit www.nacda.com.

About WeatherPORT: WeatherPORT has seen exponential growth over the last 40 years, moving their base of operation from Gunnison to the Delta, Colorado area. Currently, WeatherPORT boasts over 200 families under their employ, making them one of the largest companies in the private sector in the area. WeatherPORT maintains several manufacturing facilities and a Research and Development facility to further innovative ways in which to meet the customers' requisite needs.