March 12, 1999

Garmin® Appoints New Director of Recreational and Mobile Electronics Sales

OLATHE, Kan. -- Garmin International, the world's leading GPS manufacturer, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dan Bartel as Director of Recreational and Mobile Electronics Sales. In his new position, Bartel will be responsible for the sales and marketing of Garmin's GPS and communication products to the OEM, marine, recreational, wireless and automotive markets.

Prior to his new position, Bartel served for more than five years as the Marketing Director for Garmin Europe, located in Romsey, England.

"We are extremely fortunate to have Dan assume this new role with Garmin," said Gary Kelley, director of marketing. "He has done an excellent job of managing our day-to-day operations in Garmin Europe and helping us achieve tremendous success in that part of the world. Now we are looking forward to Dan bringing that same level of leadership to the areas of marine, recreational and mobile electronics sales."

Bartel brings more than 20 years of sales experience to his new position. Before coming to Garmin, Bartel spent 14 years in various positions with a major avionics company. During his employment with the company, Bartel relocated to Europe where he concentrated on aviation sales on a global scale. Prior to that, he had served as a United States Air Force pilot for seven years. Bartel holds a degree in electrical engineering from South Dakota State University.

Upon his return to the United States, Bartel will reside with his wife and children in Overland Park, Kan.