Koniag Shareholders Vote in Board-Endorsed Slate, including CEO of North Carolina-based Work Smart

Raleigh, NC – Ron Unger, President and CEO of Work Smart, was voted onto the Koniag Board of Directors on November 6, 2004 by a majority vote of the Koniag shareholders. Koniag, Inc. is a holding company based in Anchorage, AK with numerous operating companies and real estate holdings throughout the U.S. Ron Unger, originally from Anchorage, founded Work Smart, an Information Technology services company, in 2000. Work Smart has offices in Raleigh/Durham, Charlotte, and a new Greensboro location
opening later this year.

“I am very proud of this opportunity to serve the Corporation. As an Alutiiq Alaska Native, I have an obligation to help the indigenous people of the Kodiak Island region. Through Koniag, I can put my expertise to best use. Koniag has grown from a $30 million company to over $100 million in just a few years. I am optimistic that the Board and Management have the capabilities to grow Koniag to be a billion dollar company,” said Unger.

About Koniag, Inc.
Koniag is a holding company with revenues of $109 million in 2004 and assets of $99 million. Based in Anchorage, AK, the Corporation operates businesses throughout the U.S., including government contractors, service firms, and technology product companies. Koniag maintains an asset allocation of operating companies, real estate, and investment securities. Koniag was incorporated in 1972 as one of the 13 Regional Corporations of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA). For more information, visit www.koniag.com.

About Work Smart
Work Smart provides premier Information Technology products and services to business, government, and education. The company serves as the essential partner for its clients, providing computer network design, consulting, and implementation services tailored to maximize the return on their IT investment. Work Smart also provides custom applications, database development, and web solutions. For more information, visit www.worksmart.com or call 1-888-484-1012.