PeopleFilter's Chief Operating Officer, Kevin Harrison, has been promoted to President
Posted: 2/12/2007
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (February 12, 2007) - PeopleFilter® Technology, developers of the PeopleFilter applicant tracking system (ATS), today announced that its chief operating officer, Kevin Harrison, has been promoted to President.
Harrison co-founded PeopleFilter Technology in 2000, and has been responsible for guiding the attainment of its short- and long-term financial and operational goals. He has also been instrumental in overseeing the company’s customer support, professional services, and human resources functions. A seasoned recruiting expert, his involvement in the development of PeopleFilter’s product roadmap has been critical to its success. Earlier in his career, Harrison held technical and management positions at MyPoints.com, MedFocus and DMR Consulting Group.
Murray Wilson, a Board member from River Cities Capital Funds said, “Kevin’s focus on customer satisfaction and hands-on leadership style makes him the ideal candidate to take the company to its next level.”
Harrison said, “PeopleFilter’s applicant tracking system has been embraced by leading organizations and also rapidly earned the respect of numerous industry analysts. I’m looking forward to growing our business and propelling PeopleFilter to the position of the number one ATS in the mid-market.”
In making today’s announcement, PeopleFilter also confirmed that its CEO and former President, Frank Pirri, recently elected to step down. Pirri co-founded the company along with Harrison and lead the organization through its early years.
“In addition to being instrumental in obtaining financing for a start-up in a very difficult funding environment, Frank was responsible for building a solid team of professionals,” said David Vogel, Board member from Velocity Equity Partners. “We thank him for his contributions and wish him the best in his future endeavors.”
“I believe the company is in good hands with Kevin Harrison,” said Pirri. “The company has made tremendous progress establishing its position in the market, and Kevin’s experience in the recruiting world will be very beneficial as it moves into its next phase.”
About River Cities Capital Funds
Based in Cincinnati, River Cities Capital Funds has raised over $300 million in four venture funds since 1994 to make growth equity venture investments in leading companies primarily in the Midwest and Southeast. River Cities concentrates on technology-enabled business services and healthcare services/technology. For more information visit the Funds' web site at http://www.rccf.com.
About Velocity Equity Partners
Based in Boston, Velocity Equity Partners is a private venture capital firm investing in early stage growth companies primarily in the Northeast. Velocity's mission is to create value by identifying and supporting outstanding entrepreneurs with unique innovations and a powerful drive to build market-leading companies. Velocity's partners work with management teams to create premier companies in their field with the help of capital, expertise in building companies, and access to key networks. For more information, visit www.velocityep.com.
About PeopleFilter Technology
PeopleFilter Technology’s mission is straightforward: helping companies get to the best. Its Web-based applicant tracking system, PeopleFilter, helps customers flourish by making better hiring decisions, faster. Designed for recruiters by recruiters, PeopleFilter calibrates the best internal and external candidates against open job requisitions ensuring companies accelerate both quality and time-to-hire.
Headquartered outside of Chicago in Arlington Heights, Ill., PeopleFilter Technology was founded in 2000 and has customers in a variety of industries. More information can be accessed at www.peoplefilter.com.
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