May 17, 2005

John Jacquemin Named Finalist For Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2005 Award

Vienna, VA. May, 2005 – John Jacquemin, President and CEO of Mooring Financial Corporation was named a finalist by professional services firm Ernst & Young LLP for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2005 Awards in the Greater Washington Area. John Jacquemin was selected from sixty-three nominations in the Greater Washington Area by a panel of independent judges comprised of area business leaders.

John Jacquemin is President and founder of Mooring Financial Corporation, a financial services company specializing in the purchase, origination and administration of commercial loan portfolios, equipment leases and real estate transactions. The year 2002 marked the 20th anniversary of the company, and of Mr. Jacquemin's career as a financial services entrepreneur.

About The Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® Program

The Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Program was created and is produced by professional services firm Ernst & Young LLP. As the first award of its kind, Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs who are building and leading dynamic and growing businesses. The program honors entrepreneurs through regional, national and global award programs in over 100 cities and 35 countries.