Trendwest Resorts Names John Armiger Vice President of Southern California Region

Press Release
September 7, 2001
REDMOND, WA -- Trendwest Resorts, Inc., a leader in the vacation ownership industry, recently appointed John Armiger as Vice President of the Southern California Region. Mr. Armiger joined Trendwest in 2000 as the region's Director of Marketing. He is now responsible for all sales and marketing activities for the company's seven sales offices in Southern California.

Mr. Armiger brings to Trendwest more than 10 years of marketing and management experience in the vacation ownership industry. His previous positions include National Vice President of Marketing for Sunterra and Vice President of Marketing for Fairfield Communities.

"John's commitment to excellence and depth of experience on all aspects of sales and marketing are exactly what will keep Trendwest in the forefront of the vacation ownership industry," stated Gene Hensley, Executive Vice President.

John and his wife of 35 years, Connie, live in Costa Mesa, CA and Orlando, FL. John enjoys sailing, waterskiing, snow skiing, and in-line speed skating.

Trendwest Resorts, Inc., headquartered in Redmond, Washington, is a leader in the vacation ownership industry. Through its exclusive relationship with WorldMark, The Club, and WorldMark South Pacific Club, the Company provides a flexible vacation ownership system, based on the use of Vacation Credits. As of June 30, 2001, Trendwest had 45 sales offices, and 128,000 WorldMark and WorldMark South Pacific owners enjoyed over 2,350 condominium units at 44 resort locations in the United States, British Columbia, Mexico, Fiji and Australia. For more information, visit Trendwest and WorldMark at www.trendwestresorts.com and www.worldmarktheclub.com.

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CONTACT:  	
Gene Hensley, Executive Vice President 
(425) 498-2554 or geneh@trendwestresorts.com

SOURCE: Trendwest Resorts, Inc.