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OfficeMax Announces Burdick as Chief Information Officer ITASCA, Ill., March 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- OfficeMax(R) Incorporated (NYSE:OMX), a leader in office products and services, today announced that Randy G. Burdick has been named Chief Information Officer. Burdick will hold responsibility for the company's overall information technology strategy and the development and implementation of programs in support of that strategy. Burdick previously held the group information officer and vice president, supply chain operations role with Hewlett-Packard Company's Compaq division, where he led strategic technology initiatives related to the Hewlett-Packard and Compaq merger as well as key programs related to workforce and operations management technologies. Prior to joining Hewlett-Packard in 1999, Burdick held management positions with Advanced Micro Devices and Harris Semiconductor. "Randy's experience and expertise will be of great value to OfficeMax as we pursue the integration of our contract and retail businesses," said George Harad, executive chairman and chief executive officer. "His leadership of our information technology function will drive further innovation in our businesses and the programs and services we deliver to our customers." Burdick holds a B.S. in computer engineering and a Master of Science degree in computer science from the University of South Florida About OfficeMax OfficeMax is a leader in both business-to-business and retail office products distribution. 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 950 superstores. OfficeMax trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol OMX. More information can be found at http://www.officemax.com/ . OfficeMax Media Contact OfficeMax Investor Relations Contact Bill Bonner Vince Hannity 630 438 8584 208 384 6390 DATASOURCE: OfficeMax Incorporated CONTACT: Media, Bill Bonner, +1-630-438-8584, or Investor Relations, Vince Hannity, +1-208-384-6390, both of OfficeMax Incorporated Web site: http://www.officemax.com/

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