Juan N. Cento to Chair FedEx-USHCC Foundation Golf Classic

Tuesday June 1st, 2004

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Summary: Washington, DC/Austin, TX – The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation (USHCC) has named Juan N. Cento, President of the FedEX Express Latin America & Caribbean Division, the Honorary Chair of the FedEx-USHCC Foundation 4th Annual Golf Classic, the official kick-off of the USHCC 25th Annual National Convention and Business Expo in Austin, TX. The Golf Classic will take place on September 15, 2004 at the world-renown Hills Country Club, designed by the legendary Jack Nicklaus.

Juan N. Cento to Chair FedEx-USHCC Foundation Golf Classic Washington, DC/Austin, TX – The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation (USHCC) has named Juan N. Cento, President of the FedEX Express Latin America & Caribbean Division, the Honorary Chair of the FedEx-USHCC Foundation 4th Annual Golf Classic, the official kick-off of the USHCC 25th Annual National Convention and Business Expo in Austin, TX. The Golf Classic will take place on September 15, 2004 at the world-renown Hills Country Club, designed by the legendary Jack Nicklaus. Proceeds from the Golf Classic will benefit the Foundation’s Youth Entrepreneurship Initiative. For the past four years, the Foundation has been committed to giving Latino youth alternatives for life preparation and life-long learning through a series of initiatives and programs to help nurture their entrepreneurial spirit. “Mr. Cento is a dynamic business leader, who has also dedicated his life to advancing our nation’s young people,” said Frank Lopez, USHCC Foundation President. “We are honored that he will headline this year’s USHCC Foundation Golf Classic.” Cento commented: “FedEx is pleased to be a part of this year’s USHCC Foundation Golf Classic. We recognized the significance of the Hispanic marketplace, and our company is consistently focused on integrating diversity initiatives into every aspect of our business. I am honored to have been asked to serve as the Honorary Chair of this crucial National charitable effort, and I encourage all from throughout the philanthropic corporate and business community to participate in this dynamic event of such high importance to the entrepreneurship advancement of Latino youth.” Centro has more than 27 years of experience in the air cargo and express transportation industry. He previously worked with Flying Tigers Line, Inc. and transitioned to FedEx in 1989 when the two companies were combined. Cento is actively involved in several non-profit organizations. In 2002 he was appointed Chairman of the Board for the International Kids Fund and continues to work with the United Way as an International Disaster Relief Advisory Board Member. He continues working with the United Way in supporting their annual campaigns. As a member of the Executive Committee for the National Hispanic Corporate Achievers Association, Cento has been instrumental in positioning the Hispanic business community, as well as the younger Hispanic generation, for future success. In 1999 he was honored by this association with the Hispanic Achiever of the Year Award and in 2002 he received their Humanitarian Award. The FedEx-USHCC Foundation 4th Annual Golf Classic will bring together a wide range of corporate leaders and business executives to play a challenging day of golf while raising funds for a worthwhile and important cause- the education of Latino youth. The USHCC 25th Annual Convention and Business Expo will take place from September 15-18, 2004 in Austin, Texas. Dubbed, “Celebrating Hispanic Enterprise,” the event will convene chamber executive, Fortune 500 corporate business leaders and Hispanic elected officials for four days of networking, discussion and information gathering. For more information about sponsorship and registration, please call 1-800-874-2286 or visit www.ushcc.com. The USHCC Foundation is committed to the purpose of giving Latino youth alternatives for life-preparation and life-long learning by developing and implementing initiatives and educational campaigns to awaken and nurture the entrepreneurship spirit. The Foundation will leverage corporate and public support to ensure that Latino youth gain access and achieve success in the world of business. More information about the USHCC Foundation and the USHCC is available at www.ushccfoundation.org.