OMX Officemax Incorporated

OfficeMax Names Slone to Executive Vice President Supply Chain Position Slone Will Have Responsibility for OfficeMax's Supply Chain Operations ITASCA, Ill., Feb. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- OfficeMax(R), Incorporated (NYSE:OMX), one of the nation's largest office supply distributors, announced that Reuben E. Slone has been named executive vice president, supply chain. Slone will have responsibility for both retail and contract supply chains, including all PowerMax distribution facilities. Prior to joining OfficeMax, Slone worked for the Whirlpool Corporation, most recently as vice president, global supply chain. While at Whirlpool, Slone led the transformation of the company's supply chain during the last four years. Previously, he held executive positions at General Motors, Federal-Mogul and Ernst & Young. "Further development of the supply chain is a major initiative for OfficeMax, and led us to create this new position that reports directly to me," said Chris Milliken, president and CEO of OfficeMax. "I am confident that Reuben has the energy and experience to lead the continuous improvement efforts of our world-class supply chain operations." Slone has received numerous honors and recognition for his work in supply chain and e-business including authoring an article titled "Leading a Supply Chain Turnaround," published in the October 2004 issue of Harvard Business Review. Slone holds a B.S. in engineering from the University of Michigan, where he graduated cum laude and received a Graduate Fellowship in Mechanical Engineering. About OfficeMax(R) Incorporated OfficeMax(R) Incorporated is a leader in both business-to-business office product solutions and retail office products. OfficeMax delivers an unparalleled customer experience -- in service, in product, in time savings, and in value -- through a relentless focus on its customers. The company provides office supplies and paper, print and document services, technology products and solutions, and furniture to large, medium and small businesses and consumers. OfficeMax customers are served by more than 40,000 associates through direct sales, catalogs, Internet and nearly 1,000 superstores. OfficeMax trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol OMX. To find the nearest OfficeMax, call 1-877-OFFICEMAX or more information can be found at http://www.officemax.com/ . DATASOURCE: OfficeMax(R), Incorporated CONTACT: Bill Bonner of OfficeMax(R), Incorporated, +1-630-438-8584; or Cari Trayner, of Bader Rutter & Associates, +1-262-784-7200 Web site: http://www.officemax.com/

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