San Francisco's Persona Computing receives award from the San Francisco Business Times as One of the Top 100 Fastest Growing Bay Area Private Companies.

San Francisco, CA - October 10, 2002  - The San Francisco based information technology (IT) staffing agency of Persona Computing, Inc. received an award at a ceremony held by the San Francisco Business Times at the Fairmont Hotel, San Francisco.  Persona was ranked 13th in the San Francisco Business Times " 2002 Top 100 Fastest-Growing Bay Area Private Companies."  The listing published on September 27th used the fiscal period January 1999 through December 2001.

According to Ginny Velasquez, Persona Computing's president, " This is the second time this year we have been included in a San Francisco Business Times listing. The second time around still holds as much honor and shine as the first. Our revenue grew a staggering 196.6% from 1999 to 2001. Our industry has had a tough time over the past 2 years. We know we must be doing something right, as our business is sound and showing strong growth. I know I've said this before but our client's success is our success.  It sounds so simple . . . integrity, efficiency, focus, and incredible customer service.  And yes, it's still working. Everyone associated with Persona Computing has a lot to be proud of."

About Persona Computing, Inc.
Persona Computing fills both contract and permanent software development and information technology (IT) positions for a wide range of firms. Clients include utilities and energy companies such as a Northern California Gas & Electric Company, Automated Power Exchange and Cal ISO. Other San Francisco Bay Area companies include Pacific Bell, California State Automobile Association, Kaiser, IBM, Cadence Design Systems and Longs Drugs.

Persona Computing is certified as a Woman and Minority Owned Business Enterprise (WMBE) by the State of California Public Utilities Commission as a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) by the NCSDC and as a Small Business by the General Services Division of the State of California.