FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                     

LARSON NAMED A ‘FIVE STAR’ AGENT

Eagan, MN, July 29, 2009 — JBL Companies Inc., announced that company president, Jeffrey B. Larson, was named to the list of “FIVE STAR: Best in Client Satisfaction Commercial Real Estate Agents” by Crescendo Business Services, an independent research firm.

In December 2008, Crescendo conducted a survey of 1,100 real estate agents and 8,000 TCB magazine subscribers based on the criteria of market knowledge, negotiation skills, communication, understanding of client needs, ethics, representing the client’s best interest, value for fee, post-transaction service, and client satisfaction. This award is limited to seven percent of all professionals within a specific industry and market area.

Mr. Larson founded JBL Companies in 1991. The company offers services in development, sales and leasing, property management, receiverships and maintenance. Under Larson’s leadership, the company has successfully handled hundreds of transactions. A recent transaction Mr. Larson represented Central Livestock in the sale of a 27.3 acre parcel containing 14 buildings to Interstate Partners. Through all parties cooperation he was able to orchestrate a short term sale/leaseback which enabled Central Livestock to prepare their new site and allow Interstate Partners to work with the City/MPCDA to resolve site issues and allow Interstate to purchase one of the last remaining large parcels in a first ring suburb.

Between 1991 and 2008, Larson personally handled close to 50 receiverships. In mid-2008, he teamed up with Dale Severson and Bob Bayer in forming Management Resolutions, an entity solely dedicated to receiverships, asset management, turnaround businesses and loan workouts. Since then, they have been engaged in over 40 receivership assignments. Please visit http://www.managementresolutions.com/ for more information.

For additional information about JBL Companies contact Carissa Burg at 651-686-0212 or email carissab@jblcompanies.com. Visit us on the web at www.jblcompanies.com.