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Julie Schoenbachler Named to OC METRO Magazine's 40 Under 40 List for 2012

Annual List to Honor O.C.'s Top Up-and-Coming Young Professionals

IRVINE, Calif., May 24, 2012 — Julie Schoenbachler was recently named to OC METRO Magazine's annual 40 Under 40 List. Each year, OC METRO Magazine, Orange County's premier business and lifestyle publication, selects a group of young professionals who have proven that they have what it takes to make a difference in Orange County through passion, enthusiasm and drive. This year, Julie Schoenbachler is honored to be chosen and featured in the May issue of the magazine.

"It's a surreal experience to have been chosen as one of the 40 under 40, and I am beyond flattered to receive such a credit and to be honored alongside this amazing group of people," Schoenbachler commented. "I am grateful to work in an environment which fosters this type of growth and achievement."

As Senior Vice President of Operations, Schoenbachler's current responsibilities include managing top-line revenue growth and implementing key ancillary income programs. Valued at $740 Million, Schoenbachler's current portfolio equates to 34% of The Bascom Group's total holdings.

A cocktail reception to celebrate the 2012 40 Under 40 professionals took place at Pelican Hill Resort on May 16, 2012. Steve Churm, Publisher of OC METRO, was quoted saying, "This year's honorees have proven that they are rising stars in Orange County. It is encouraging and inspiring to know we have these individuals leading our community and I truly believe that they are the future of Orange County."

For more information, please visit http://ocmetro.com/40under40.

About The Bascom Group, LLC

The Bascom Group, LLC (http://www.bascomgroup.com) is a private equity firm specializing in value-added multifamily, commercial, non-performing loans and real estate related investments. Bascom sources value-added and distressed properties, including many through foreclosure, bankruptcy, or short sales and repositions them by adding extensive capital improvements, improving revenue, and reducing expenses. Bascom has completed over $6.5 billion in multi-family and commercial value-added transactions since 1996, including over 200 multifamily properties and 55,000 units. Bascom currently ranks among the top 50 multifamily owners in the U.S.

About OC METRO Magazine

http://www.ocmetro.com — Since 1990, OC METRO has been a respected source for business news and information in Orange County. The print version of OC METRO magazine is published monthly and distributed at more than 1,300 locations throughout Orange County. Combining print and online traffic, OC METRO reaches more than 300,000 business professionals and executives monthly.

About Churm Media

http://www.churmmedia.com — Churm Media is a leading regional, full-service media company based in Newport Beach, California. The privately held company publishes 4 niche consumer magazines and 5 interactive Websites serving readers and advertisers in five Southern California counties. The company prints and distributes more than 300,000 magazines per month with a total audience — print, online and events — of more than 1 million readers/viewers per month.

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