San Bruno, CA - August 8, 2002 - RealTimeImage Inc., the company that powers the world's online proofing solutions, today announces that Scott Houck has joined the company as Sales Executive, Graphic Arts serving the Midwest Region in North America. Houck joins RealTimeImage with over 12 years experience in the print media and publishing industry. In his new role, Houck will guide sales efforts for RealTimeImage's proven and successful on-line proofing and approval management solutions in and around the Midwest Region. "Scott is a recognized and respected professional in the industry. His experience in production workflows and sales will definitely be an asset in assisting our customers with integrating RealTimeProof into their graphic arts workflow for enhanced productivity and profitability," said Yehuda Messinger, Executive Vice President, Graphic Arts at RealTimeImage. "We're pleased to have Scott representing RealTimeImage in the Midwest, an important region in the graphic arts market." Previous to RealTimeImage, Houck served as an Implementation Specialist for Heidelberg USA, providing regional sales support for prepress equipment sales representatives. Prior to that, he held the position of Senior Sales Support and Workflow Specialist at xpedx. Houck also received valuable hands-on experience at an Ohio-based printing company where he served as Prepress Manager and Sales Representative. Houck's career in print media and publishing has also included positions providing prepress product training and technical support. Houck holds a bachelors of science degree in graphic communication from Clemson University, Clemson, SC.