Torrance, CA -- Xplor International today announced its EDP (Electronic Document Professional) class of 2005, representing the association's 15th certified class since the first in 1991. The new class be recognized and join over 500 of their peers at Xplor's Global Document Exchange, in conjunction with Graphics of the Americas, on Wednesday, February 1, 2006 during the opening general session beginning at 4:00 pm in the Jackie Gleason Theater, Miami Beach Convention Center. Commission chairperson Terry Johnson, EDP will present the awards. “I would like to congratulate the latest class of EDPs for their hard work and dedication. The current class includes EDPs from all over the world,” said EDP commission chairperson Terry Johnson, EDP. Many thanks to Johan Hooglander, EDP from the Dutch region and Bill Broddy, EDP from the Canadian region who both spearheaded workshops in their regions that collectively helped over 50% of this year's class of 19. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the commissioners, the evaluators, the mentors and especially the Xplor staff who keep the program running day in and day out!” The Electronic Document Professional (EDP) Program, sponsored by Xplor International, recognizes individuals that possess a high standard of ethics, knowledge and experience in the field of electronic document systems. The EDP designation is an industry symbol for professional proficiency, experience and commitment. EDP professionals promote and enhance the industry through continuing individual education, knowledge sharing, and mentoring others in the certification process. This year's EDP class for 2005 includes: Leo Harpe, EDP - Pondres Direct Mail B.V. Niek Bos, EDP - Niek Bos Advies & Coaching drs. Caspar Derksen, EDP Theo Reichgelt, EDP - Edmond Research & Development B.V. drs. Manuel Polling, EDP - Edmond Research & Development B.V. René Joor, EDP - Phaff & Partners Alex Hoosemans, EDP - NRG Benelux B.V. Jos Huijben, EDP - Rabobank Nederland Joke Dehond, EDP - Inventive Designers NV Wim J.M. Hamers, EDP - Unisys Nederland N.V. Michael Angelo, EDP - Allstate Insurance Company Bernard Mark Chester, EDP - IMERGE Consulting Glenn Norman, EDP - Prinova, Inc. David Evans, EDP - David G. Evans Consulting John Leininger, EDP - Clemson University Scott R. McCandless, EDP - Arapahoe County Michael Sutton, EDP - City of Toronto David Skarjune, EDP - Word & Image, LLC Dennis Quon, EDP - Gilmore DocuLink International