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"Hazelden is an outstanding organization with a rich legacy and a bright future," said Mishek. "I am honored and grateful to have been chosen by the board to lead such a highly respected, mission-driven company. Hazelden truly is an international leader in helping people sustain lifelong recovery to addiction to alcohol and other drugs. I'm excited to build upon Hazelden's strong foundation, started 60 years ago, to assure that its messages of hope and recovery reach the broadest possible audience."

Mishek earned a bachelor's degree and a law degree from the University of Minnesota. He is currently chair of the St. Paul Area Chamber of Commerce and serves on the boards of Capital City Partnership and ClearWay Minnesota. He has been a past board member of the Portico Healthnet. He lives with his family in St. Paul and is in long-term recovery from the disease of addiction.

"Mark's professional expertise and personal experiences in recovery are an integral match to Hazelden's mission," said William Cope Moyers, Executive Director of Hazelden's Center for Public Advocacy.

Mishek is expected to assume his new duties on November 3, 2008.

About the Hazelden Foundation

Hazelden, a national nonprofit organization founded in 1949, helps people reclaim their lives from the disease of addiction. With nearly 60 years of knowledge and experience, Hazelden offers a comprehensive approach to addiction that addresses the full range of patient, family, and professional needs, including treatment and continuing care for youth and adults, research, higher learning, public education and advocacy, and publishing. It has facilities in Minnesota, Oregon, Illinois, and New York.