Phantom Fireworks Honors Area Manager

PHANTOM FIREWORKS HONORS AREA MANAGER
Lawrenceburg's Jarad Lebretton Recognized for Leadership

May 5, 2005 (Youngstown, OH.) - Phantom Fireworks, the Nation's largest retailer of consumer fireworks in the United States, is proud to honor Jarad Lebretton with its 2005 Abe Yampolsky Leadership award. The honors took place at Phantom Fireworks annual spring meeting this past April in Youngstown, Ohio.

Lebretton, now in his third season with Phantom Fireworks, was recognized for his persistence, dedication, and leadership ability throughout the 2005 season. Located at 1670 US Highway 50 E. in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, Phantom of Cincinnati serves customers from in around the Lawrenceburg area as well as Cincinnati and Kentucky. Lebretton gives credit for the award to his customers and to his team members, many who have been with him for the past 3 years.

"It's not hard to lead when you have a great team to work with," says Lebretton, promoted from assistant manager two years ago. "I give credit to my team as much as anyone for this award…they deserve it as much as I do."

The Abe Yampolsky Leadership award is in honor of long-time manager Abe Yampolsky. The award honors Yampolsky's vision, passion, and leadership ability. The award is one of the most distinguished awards given out by the company each year.

"Abe was one of the first and finest leaders in my life," says Bruce Zoldan, President of Phantom Fireworks. "He set the standard when it comes to leadership and the ability to inspire others. We are proud to honor Jerad with this award."