PSS World Medical, Inc. (NASDAQ GS:PSSI) announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Delores Kesler as its lead independent director, effective immediately.

Ms. Kesler has served on the Board of Directors of PSS World Medical, Inc. since July 1993 and is currently the chair of the Board's compensation committee and a member of its executive committee. She is also a member of the Board of Directors for The St. Joe Company (NYSE: JOE), a real estate operating company. Ms. Kesler has been Chairman and CEO of Adium LLC, a capital investment company, since 1997, and is also the founder of Accustaff, Inc. (now MPS Group, Inc.), serving as the company's Chairman and CEO from 1978 to 1997. MPS Group, Inc. was named as one of Fortune magazine's ?Most Admired Companies? for 2007.

?Delores has been an integral part of our Board for nearly 14 years, helping to guide the Company through its early stages and the success we currently enjoy. Her proven leadership track record, Board experience and strong personal commitment to the Company are a perfect fit for this new governance position,? commented David A. Smith, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of PSS World Medical.

PSS World Medical, Inc. is a national distributor of medical products to physicians and elder care providers through its two business units. Since its inception in 1983, PSS has become a leader in the two market segments that it serves with a focused market approach to customer services, a consultative sales force, strategic acquisitions, strong arrangements with product manufacturers and a unique culture of performance.

All statements in this release that are not historical facts, including, but not limited to, statements regarding anticipated growth in revenue, gross and operating margins, and earnings, statements regarding the Company's current business strategy, the Company's ability to complete and integrate acquired businesses and generate acceptable rates of return, the Company's projected sources and uses of cash, and the Company's plans for future development and operations, are based upon current expectations These statements are forward ?looking in nature and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially. The Company wishes to caution readers not to place undue reliance on any such forward ?looking statements, which statements are made pursuant to the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and, as such, speak only as of the date made. The Company also wishes to caution readers that it undertakes no duty or is under no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements.

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