Standard Management Announces Brett Flora as Director of Information Technology

INDIANAPOLIS, June 1  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Standard Management Corporation (OTC:SMAN) (BULLETIN BOARD: SMAN)  an Indianapolis-based provider of pharmaceuticals to the long-term care and infusion therapy markets, announced today the appointment of Brett Flora as its Director of Information Technology.

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Mr. Flora comes to Standard Management with over 17 years experience in Information Technology.  Mr. Flora was previously with Cenveo, Inc., one of North America's leading providers of visual communications with one-stop services from design through fulfillment.  He was a member of Cenveo's IT leadership team during the acquisition and integration of 120 facilities.

According to Ronald D. Hunter, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Standard Management, "Mr. Flora's experience in consolidating IT platforms for newly acquired independent businesses fits our strategy as we consolidate independent long-term care and infusion therapy companies."

"I decided to join the Standard Management team because I believe in the Company's vision and values," stated Mr. Flora.  "Significant opportunity only comes through change and I am excited by this opportunity," concluded Mr. Flora.

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We caution you that, while forward-looking statements reflect our good faith beliefs, these statements are no guarantees of future performance.  In addition, we disclaim any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward- looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

Standard Management is a holding company headquartered in Indianapolis, IN.  Information about the Company can be obtained by calling the Investor Relations Department at 317-574-6221 or via the internet at http://www.sman.com/ . 

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