Marriott CIO, Carl Wilson, Joins Leading Information Technology Consultancy, Software Architects, Inc. Board of Directors

CHICAGO, Sept. 5 / Leading Information Technology solutions provider, Software Architects, Inc. announced today that Carl Wilson, Chief Information Officer for Marriott International, Inc., has joined their board of directors.

"Carl is a welcome addition to our board," said Gene G. Petrie, President and CEO, Software Architects. "His experience and expertise will be a valuable asset to Software Architects. He brings a great perspective to our organization as we grow and continue to provide the highest-quality services to our present and future clients."

"Software Architects is a first-rate organization with a strong management team. I am looking forward to the opportunity to contribute to the value of professional services by working with them," said Carl Wilson.

Wilson is currently Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer of Marriott International, Inc. with global accountability for all business information technology resources.

Wilson joined Marriott from Georgia-Pacific Corporation in 1997, where he had served as CIO and Vice President of Information Resources. During his career, he has been the Senior Vice President of Management Information Services for the Food and International Retailing Sectors of Grand Metropolitan Plc, and Vice President of Information Management for The Pillsbury Company, Inc.

Software Architects began developing its board of directors last year following an equity investment by Fremont Partners, a San Francisco based investment firm with approximately $1.4 billion of assets under management. The board is comprised of Software Architects executives, Fremont Partners principals and industry experts, and provides strategic direction to the company as it continues to develop its business.

About Marriott

Marriott International, Inc. MAR is a leading worldwide hospitality company with nearly 2,400 operating units in the United States and 59 other countries and territories. Marriott International operates and franchises hotels under the Marriott, JW Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, Renaissance, Residence Inn, Courtyard, TownePlace Suites, Fairfield Inn, SpringHill Suites and Ramada International brand names; develops and operates vacation ownership resorts under the Marriott, Ritz-Carlton and Horizons brands; operates Marriott Executive Apartments; provides furnished corporate housing through its ExecuStay by Marriott division; and operates conference centers. Other Marriott businesses include senior living communities and services and wholesale food distribution. The company is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and has approximately 154,000 employees. In fiscal year 2000, Marriott International reported systemwide sales of $19.8 billion. For more information or reservations, please visit Marriott's web site at www.marriott.com .

About Fremont

Fremont Partners is a private equity firm based in San Francisco with approximately $1.4 billion of assets under management. Since its inception in 1991, Fremont Partners has completed transactions with an aggregate value of almost $4 billion in a range of industries. The largest and sponsoring investor of Fremont Partners is the Fremont Group, a private investment firm which is majority owned by members of the Bechtel family and is responsible for managing over $13 billion in assets. Fremont Partners is focused on building true partnerships with management teams and on working closely with management to build value in portfolio companies following an investment. For more information, please visit Fremont Partners website at .

About Software Architects

Software Architects, Inc. is a leading provider of information technology consulting and training services. The company delivers customized solutions designed for Fortune 500 companies, middle-market companies and e-businesses. Founded in 1978, Software Architects is an independent $100 million company with more than 800 employees and consultants in offices nationwide. The company's client roster includes Bank One, Motorola, Qwest Communications, The Limited, Sears, Enron, Shell and BMW Financial Services.

Software Architects is headquartered in Chicago, Ill., with offices in Atlanta, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Phoenix, San Diego and Tampa. For more information about Software Architects, Inc., contact Jennifer Steele at 708.876.8289 or visit www.sark.com .