SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Jan. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- YouChange Holdings Corp ("youchange™") (OTCBB:YCNG), a leading collection program for electronics devices, e-waste tracking, and re-Commerce, today announced that Dan Fogel has joined the youchange management team as Vice President of Operations and Strategic Initiatives.

Dan brings extensive experience in collection programs and a deep operations and program management background from his years with Hewlett Packard. From a business aspect, Dan, with his MBA and PMP (Project Management Professional) certification, has crafted and implemented numerous programs, improved efficiencies within existing programs and enhanced strategic relationships with both customers and vendors. In addition, he has a solid understanding of sustainability from his efforts in co-founding Sustainable Communities AZ, a non-profit organization that promotes sustainability in Arizona. Mr. Fogel is the founder of A Greener Refill LLC ([ www.agreenerrefill.com ]) which was established to help businesses reduce printing costs by recycling and reusing empty ink cartridges thus reducing the impact that their printing has on the environment.

"I've known Dan for a number of years and his reputation in business and the sustainability community is what attracted our recruiting him to join the executive team. With 2012 setting up to be a banner year for youchange, we felt it was critical to add depth to our bench in preparation for rapid growth. Dan brings a strong entrepreneurial spirit and extensive experience in running successful collection programs for his own business", said Derrick Mains EVP of youchange.

"I'm excited to join the youchange team and to be a part of an organization that is poised for substantial growth within an industry that can have a huge positive impact on the growing problem of electronic waste," Dan explained. "I look forward to assisting the company as it expands its operations and enters new markets across the globe."

"It starts with you...and ends in change."

About Dan Fogel

Dan Fogel holds an MBA degree, is a credentialed Project Management Professional (PMP), and has over 20 years of business, organizational, and non-profit expertise. He has spent over 10 years at Hewlett Packard and is the founder of A Greener Refill (a company focused on reducing the "printing" carbon footprint of businesses and consumers). He has lived in Arizona for over 30 years and is very committed to supporting the local community and spreading the benefits of "sustainability." Mr. Fogel serves on the Board of Directors as Chairman of Sustainable Communities AZ Foundation.

About YouChange Holdings Corp

YouChange Holdings Corp is an early stage development and acquisition company focused on the collection, purchase, refurbishment, and resale of used consumer electronics to both consumers and business markets. The youchange™ platform includes paying cash and reward points to businesses and consumers for their used electronics; refurbishing and recycling those products; and the sale and re-Commerce of these products, as well as licensing of proprietary data through its back-end enterprise management software as a service platform. Some of these products include laptops, computers, cell phones, smart phones, PDAs, mp3 players, calculators, external drives, game consoles, digital cameras, streaming media devices, tablet e-readers, batteries and camera lenses.

Forward-Looking Statements

This document contains forward-looking statements that are subject to a number of risks, assumptions and uncertainties that could cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from those projected. These risks, assumptions and uncertainties include: the ability of the Company to raise capital, the ability to complete systems within currently estimated time frames and budgets; the ability to compete effectively in a rapidly evolving and price-competitive marketplace; changes in the nature of telecommunications regulation in the United States and other countries; changes in business strategy; the successful integration of newly acquired businesses; the impact of technological change; and other risks referenced from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Contact:
YouChange Holdings Corp
Jeffrey Rassas, CEO
1-866-712-9273
[ CEO@youchange.com ]

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Accomplished entrepreneur and Program Manager, Dan Fogel joins youchange as Vice President of Operations and Strategic Initiatives.