Geeks On Call Names Richard Artese Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

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Thu Apr 10, 2008 9:00am EDT

NORFOLK, Va.--(Business Wire)--
Geeks On Call Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: GOCH), a premier national
provider of professional IT solutions to small business and
residential customers through its trade name Geeks On Call, announced
today that it has named Richard Artese Executive Vice President and
Chief Operating Officer.

   Mr. Artese, who has been with Geeks On Call since May 2005, served
formerly as Vice President and Chief Information Officer. Effective
March 28, 2008, Mr. Artese's promotion follows the Company's recent
attainment of public status in February.

   Mr. Artese is responsible for day-to-day operations as well as the
overall strategic direction of Geeks On Call's mission to be the
leading provider of professional IT solutions to the small business
and residential markets in the United States.

   "Geeks On Call will execute a number of strategies focused on
growth and profitability within our franchise and corporate branches
aimed at driving shareholder value," said Mr. Artese.

   Richard T. Cole, CEO, said: "I could think of no better candidate
for the job or for the task ahead of us. We are excited about the
tremendous revenue potential to grow our business, and Rich Artese is
the right man to lead our team."

   Mr. Artese's vast experience in senior management roles includes
the position of Managing Director, Technology Consulting Group, for
Top Tier Management in New York and Norfolk as well as Senior Vice
President and Chief Information Officer for Porter Novelli
International in New York.

   About Geeks On Call

   Geeks On Call is a wholly owned subsidiary of Geeks on Call
Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: GOCH), a premier national provider of
professional IT solutions to small business and residential customers.
Founded in 1999, the company helped pioneer the on-site residential IT
service concept. Since then, small businesses and residential
customers across the nation have trusted Geeks on Call's certified IT
professionals to provide computer privacy and security solutions,
hardware and network installations, troubleshooting, repairs, upgrades
and consulting. The company began franchising in 2001 and has granted
over 250 franchises with new locations opening regularly. All
franchises are independently owned and operated. For more information,
visit www.geeksoncall.com.

   Forward-looking Statements

   "Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995: This press release contains or may contain
forward-looking statements such as statements regarding the Company's
growth and profitability, growth strategy, liquidity and access to
public markets, operating expense reduction, and trends in the
industry in which the Company operates. The forward-looking statements
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underlying or affecting such statements, or for prospective events
that may have a retroactive effect.

Investor Relations
Geeks On Call I/R
Jennifer Allesandro, 757-531-7410
jennifer.allesandro@1800905geek.com
or
Media Relations
Porter Novelli
Shana Keith, 404-995-4557
shana.keith@porternovelli.com

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