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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Vertafore, Inc. Names Ed Roshitsh as New Senior Vice President
Proven Sales Leader to Join Vertafore as Head of Sales and Enterprise Operations
Bothell, WA – March 13, 2006–Vertafore, Inc., the leading provider of specialized software services and information for the property and casualty insurance industry, today named Ed Roshitsh as senior vice president, sales and enterprise operations. The initiatives that Roshitsh will oversee include driving sales strategy and penetration into existing markets and expansion into new markets, and executing world-class customer support to achieve the highest level of customer satisfaction within enterprise accounts.
"Ed is a tremendous addition to our executive team. He brings successful sales leadership experience in the software and services industry," says Euan Menzies, president and CEO of Vertafore, Inc. "His experiences in sales and customer relations leadership will enable Vertafore to continue to deliver innovative solutions to meet and exceed customer expectations in 2006 and beyond."
Most recently, Roshitsh held the position of vice president of worldwide sales at Blackbaud in Charleston, South Carolina. At Blackbaud, Ed was responsible for Worldwide Sales, International Operations and the Blackbaud Training Division. Under Ed's leadership, the sales team grew revenue from $83 million in 2001 to over $155 million in 2005. As a key member of the Executive Committee, Ed helped shape future strategic direction at Blackbaud, and participated in taking the company public in June, 2004. Prior to Blackbaud, Ed was Vice President, Sales, Marketing and Services for Data Processing Sciences Corporation (DPS), culminating a ten year period of successive sales career positions at DPS as he helped grow software and services revenues for this networking-equipment and software company.
"As a proven leader in the property and casualty insurance market, Vertafore is looking to expand product offerings and drive sales improvements to help our customer succeed," says Roshitsh. "I am excited to help lead enterprise sales efforts with continued dedication and focus on unique customer needs."
About Vertafore Inc.
Vertafore is the leading provider of specialized software services and information for the property and casualty insurance industry, delivering solutions to facilitate independent agent productivity and carrier/agent connectivity. Vertafore's principal operating entities are AMS Services, Rackley Solutions, and SilverPlume. AMS provides software and services; Rackley Solutions is the nation's preferred provider of web-based and desktop rating, point-of-sale and new business solutions; and SilverPlume is the industry's leading aggregator of insurance reference content for risk analysis and underwriting support. For more information on Vertafore and its operating entities, please visit www.vertafore.com.
AMS is dedicated to helping independent property and casualty insurance agencies achieve maximum performance and operational efficiency. The business offers a comprehensive, insurance-specific solution for managing critical business activities, including agency management, rating, benefits, performance management and carrier connectivity. With more than 150,000 users in over 15,000 agencies, as well as 300 carrier partners, AMS is a proven market leader providing the strategy and scalability to help independent agencies excel now and in the future. For more information on AMS Services, please visit www.amsworld.com.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Linda Caudle
AMS
425-354-6043
lcaudle@amsworld.com