Jets.Com Names Kathryn Shehade Director of Marketing & Business Development

Media & Entertainment Marketing Veteran to Expand Jets.com's Scope of Influence in High Profile Markets

Quincy, MA (PRWEB) April 16, 2008 -- Jets.com (http://www.jets.com), the award winning private jet membership company, today announced that it had appointed Kathryn Shehade as its Director of Marketing and Business Development.

In her new position, Kathryn will be responsible for the development of new partnerships, the creation of innovative marketing programs, the enhancement of company visibility on the Web, and the overall optimization of the Jets.com brand.

"Kathryn brings a terrific set of skills to her new position. Her experience with prominent clients and knowledge of high-profile markets provide us with terrific advantages," said Nate McKelvey, CEO of Jets.com. "We are very excited to have someone of her caliber and background joining our executive team."

For over 10 years prior to her position with Jets.com, Kathryn ran her own Boston-based media and entertainment communications group, K4, Inc. K4 provided marketing and publicity services for a select group of clients in a wide range of businesses including: restaurants, hotels, spas, record labels, retail shops, fashion modeling, magazine publishing, video productions, high profile events and celebrities.

An Emmy nominated writer and producer, Kathryn is also the recipient of the prestigious Saccone Award for her "excellence in the hospitality industry". In addition, she has appeared as a guest on Boston-based radio programs, Matty in The Morning on WXKS-FM (Kiss 108) and Lander in The Morning on WBMX-FM (MIX 98.5), as well as on the nationally acclaimed television program, "The Oprah Winfrey Show'.

About JETS.com

JETS.com is an award winning (Robb Report's Best of the Best, Inc. 500 List, PC Magazine's Most Innovative Technology, Deloitte Technology Fast 50 and Fast 500,) private jet membership service providing a safe, efficient, and flexible private jet experience for individuals and corporations. The company's proprietary technology, including a unique online auction, has revolutionized the private charter industry. Its website enables clients to select specific private jets, make private jet comparisons and research discounted jet flights with ease. Established in 1999, JETS.com is headquartered in Quincy, Massachusetts, with offices in Manhattan, White Plains, and Phoenix. Visit the website at www.JETS.com or call 617-471-5531.

CharterAuction.com, Inc dba JETS.com does not own or operate aircraft and is a contracted agent of a network of FAA Part 135 air taxi operators.

Contact:

Barbara Rudolph

Rudolph Communications, LLC

781-229-1811

www.rudolphcommunications.com

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