Kim Andereck Recognized by National Republican Congressional Committee Local Business Leader to Receive Ronald Reagan Medal WASHINGTON, DC - December 19, 2005.  The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) announced this week that Cheyenne, WY, businessman Kim Andereck has been awarded the prestigious Ronald Reagan Republican Gold Medal. U. S. Representative Tom Reynolds (R - NY), Chairman of the NRCC, stated, "Mr. Andereck has long supported Republican ideals, such as debt reduction and tax reform, as they relate to the growth and stability of small business in America.  I congratulate Kim on this award and look forward to his continued participation as a key member of the Committee."

Recipients of the Ronald Reagan Republican Gold Medal participate in committee meetings and strategy briefings in Washington, DC, to provide input on economic and tax issues.  Award winners are also permanently listed in the Republican Honor Roll at the NRCC headquarters in Washington. Mr. Andereck, pictured right, is Managing Member of the Grubb & Ellis\Wyoming Real Estate Company, in Cheyenne.  He is a U. S. Army veteran, decorated for meritorious service in the Republic of Vietnam.  Mr. Andereck holds a Juris Doctor degree from Western New England College School of Law, Springfield, MA.  Kim, his wife Brenda and six year-old son, Jack, reside in Cheyenne, WY. The Business Advisory Council was established in 1995, and is a group of businessmen and women who advocate a progressive, conservative, pro-business agenda.  This organization pools the expertise of business leaders from across the United States, such as Mr. Andereck and others, to ensure small business issues remain a priority among government leaders.