October 31, 2007. Modec announced today that it has hired Brian J. Starbuck as its Chemical Product Manager and QC Director. Mr. Starbuck has nearly 30 years of highly technical chemical industry expertise and is highly experienced in chemical and process analysis and quality control.

He has had a variety of professional positions at several organizations including the following: NanoProducts Corporation (Staff Chemist involved with the production of nanometer sized mixed metal oxide powders), Orica USA (Team Leader development of packaged explosive products), Rosemont Pharmaceuticals Corporation (Group Leader Raw Materials for solid dosage pharmaceuticals), Hauser Chemicals (Senior Chemist involving the production Taxol and other chemicals), and National Semiconductor (Senior Materials Engineer for processing controls).

Mr. Starbuck received his Masters in Chemistry at Oregon State University (Thesis: Ion pair liquid chromatography determination of Quaternary Ammonium Compounds) and a BS in Chemistry at the Colorado State University.

According to Brian Kalamanka, President, "Mr. Starbuck brings a valuable amount of past experience to our Company that is unmatched. His expertise will enhance Modec's product offerings, applications and insure the highest quality of licensed products available today."

Brian Starbuck's email address is bstarbuck@deconsolutions.com.