Avilar Names Technology Executive
John Skowlund as CEO

(Laurel, MD — July 21, 2003) Avilar Technologies Inc., a leading provider of competency and learning management software, announced today that John Skowlund has been appointed to the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO). With over 15 years of executive management and business development experience in the technology industry, Mr. Skowlund brings strategic vision and leadership to Avilar. Previously, he was founder and COO of Re-route Corporation, of Alexandria, VA, the leading provider of e-mail forwarding and switching services for consumers changing Internet providers. Re-Route was sold to Return Path, Inc. late last year.

"John brings an excellent track record of growing and maturing high tech companies," said Dr. Alan Salisbury, Chairman of the Board of Avilar. "With a strong background in sales and marketing, he will be particularly effective at this stage in Avilar’s growth," he added.

"Avilar has tremendous opportunity for growth," said Mr. Skowlund. "Our WebMentor competency management software solves a mounting problem in the enormous corporate, government and education markets. Avilar has an exceptionally talented team, a very strong product line and a dedicated customer base. I’m very excited to lead Avilar to success."

About Avilar

Avilar Technologies, The Competency Company™, provides online workforce management and learning solutions for the corporate, government and academic sectors. Formed in 1997, Avilar was a pioneer in the e-learning marketplace. The flagship WebMentor® product line, originally introduced in 1998, includes a complete suite of affordable, easy-to-use, and full-featured competency development and management tools. Avilar solutions range the spectrum from the development and operation of portals and web sites for blended learning and competency management, powered by WebMentor, to the licensing and customization of the product line for installation and use by the customer. Avilar is the recipient of the Excellence in E-Learning for Customer Satisfaction award from Brandon Hall and E-Learning Magazine, and was cited by Training Magazine as a top "Price-to-Value" provider.