AAA NAMES TRAVEL PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

BUFFALO, N.Y., APRIL 11, 2008 – Michelle Putnam has been named Travel Product Development Manager for AAA Western and Central New York. She will be responsible for developing unique and exclusive travel products for AAA members, including group and business travelers.

Putnam brings extensive product development experience to AAA. Previously, she served as the Vice President of Sales and Procurement for Premier Sports Travel, a division of North America Sports Media, in Raleigh, N.C., where she was responsible for creating and managing tours for events like the Super Bowl, NCAA Final Four, World Series, and NASCAR.

Putnam received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Oswego State University. She resides in Webster, NY.

For more information on AAA Travel Services, please visit www.AAA.com/Travel.

As Upstate New York's largest motoring and travel organization, AAA provides its 880,000 members with travel, insurance, financial, and automotive-related services. Since its founding in 1900, AAA has been a leader and advocate for the safety and security of all travelers. AAA clubs can be visited at www.AAA.com.

Contact:
Shaun Seufert (716) 929-3600
Diana R. Dibble (315) 453-5904
Wally Smith (716) 626-3225