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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - June 22, 2006

William Fairchild named Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. - R.W. Murray Co. announced today that William D. Fairchild, President, is a finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2006 Award in the Washington, D.C. region. According to Ernst & Young, the awards program was designed to recognize outstanding entrepreneurs on a regional, national and global level who are building and leading dynamic and growing businesses. Mr. Fairchild was selected as a finalist from 108 nominations by a panel of independent judges. Award winners will be announced at a special 20th anniversary gala event tonight at the Tysons Ritz-Carlton hotel.

This is the fourth time Mr. Fairchild has been a finalist for this prestigious award.

The Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year awards program celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. Awards are given to entrepreneurs who have demonstrated excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance, and personal commitment to their businesses and communities.

Regional award winners are eligible for consideration for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2006 national program. Award winners in several national categories, as well as the overall national Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year award winner, will be announced at the annual awards gala in Palm Springs, California on November 18, 2006. The overall national Entrepreneur Of The Year award recipient is then considered for the world event held in Monte Carlo.
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About R. W. Murray Co.
R. W. Murray Co. is a privately held general contractor whose foundation is built on quality, excellence, and ethics. Company success is measured by client satisfaction and the commitment of our employees to always do right. R. W. Murray Co. construction management services include design/build commercial, industrial, and retail facilities, as well as interior renovations. R. W. Murray Co.’s Chantilly regional office began serving the Washington-Baltimore area in 1987 and became locally owned and operated in 1992. For additional information, visit www.rwmurray.com or call 703-334-2130.

About the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards
The Entrepreneur Of The Year? awards program was created and is produced by professional services firm Ernst & Young LLP. As the first award of its kind, the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year award recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs who are building and leading dynamic and growing businesses. The program honors entrepreneurs through regional, national and global award programs in over 100 cities and 35 countries.