Released on = February 19, 2007, 8:32 am

Press Release Author = Erin Hively / Mike Albert Leasing

Industry = Automotive

Press Release Summary = Mike Albert Leasing Kicks Off 50th Anniversary Celebration
Company Founder Honored with President's Vanguard Achievement Award


Press Release Body = CINCINNATI, OH, February 19, 2007 - Mike Albert Leasing is
kicking off its 50th Anniversary Celebration this week, beginning with company
founder Robert Betagole's acceptance of the Greater Cincinnati Auto Dealer's
Association President's Vanguard Achievement Award.

The award is given to leaders who have made significant contributions to the
Cincinnati automotive business - not only as outstanding small business owners, but
also as citizens dedicated to community service and the betterment of the industry
within the community.

Mr. Betagole, the award's fourth recipient, began buying and selling cars for his
uncle, Mike Albert, at the age of 13. In 1957, the used car dealership entered the
leasing business and Mike Albert Leasing was founded with Mr. Betagole at the helm.
Fifty years later, the company is celebrating its 50th anniversary and recognizing
Mr. Betagole for 50 years of outstanding leadership.

Mike Albert Leasing is making plans to commemorate the historic year. Further
details will be released as they become available.



About Mike Albert Leasing, Inc:
Cincinnati-based Mike Albert Leasing is one of the top 12 automotive lessors in the
country, and is currently the nation's number one privately held Closed End lessor
with more than 25,000 vehicles leased throughout the United States and Canada; and
more than 8,000 vehicles sold each year in the used car market. For more
information, please visit www.MikeAlbert.com.


Web Site = http://www.mikealbert.com

Contact Details = Erin Hively
Marketing Communications
Mike Albert Leasing, Inc.
10340 Evendale Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45241
erinh@mikealbert.com
(513) 554-2978