TechTravelers, leading provider of second generation managed travel solutions, has named four additional members to its Board of Advisors, including veterans of area high-tech startups and security-focused companies.

TechTravelers, which recently launched its groundbreaking mTravel software suite, is in the midst of its global rollout in the managed travel sector. mTravel features wireless mobility, business policy enforcement and cost-recovery tools that position TechTravelers as a leader in managed and mobile travel solutions for corporate and government agencies.

 

Named to the Board:

 

Joseph Ricci

A director of ASIS International and Vance International where he directs strategic and operational planning as well as marketing, Ricci boasts eight years` experience in the international security industry. Clients include Vance International, GovSupply.com, International Security Management Association (ISMA), ASIS International, SecPro Services, ReedExpo, Strategic-INFO, CSi, Inc., Corporate Risk International, Information Inc., and Think Tec.

 

Doug Foran
 

Founding partner of Product Launch Solutions, Foran is a high-tech startup specialist focused on tactical selling and marketing solutions for B2B technology companies. His track record as VP of Sales and Marketing includes growing sales at Concept Five Technologies and Information Displays, Inc., from startup to $20 million in fewer than 36 months.

 

Rich Warren

CEO of Fitnessmx.com, Inc., Warren is former president of Monument Communications, specializing in the development of member-based distribution channels for America Online. He earlier served in varying key positions for Centre Group, Ltd. (present majority owners of the NBA Wizards, and former owners of the NHL Capitals), including five years as director, Arena Marketing.

 

Stephan Kann

Managing director of new ventures for Netcap Ventures, Inc., Kann is an area startup veteran, co-founding Document Planet; Online Research Partners, LLC; New Media Partners; and BuySella2z.com. Kann was a co-founder of Monument Communications, for which he created a business plan for America Online called OnlineSelect.com featured in the April 1999 issue of Success Magazine.

 

“The addition of these four experienced individuals to our Board of Advisors bolsters our resources and raises our professionalism, TechTravelers` CEO Thomas Murray
said. “Along with our staff, the Board of Advisors will play a crucial role in strategizing and presenting our mTravel solution to the greater corporate and federal sectors. The opportunities for such a robust and scalable solution are abundant, and we anticipate rapid growth through diligence and guidance, thanks in part to these advisors.”

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(30/04/2002) Travel Industry and High Tech Executives Named To TechTravelers Board

(23/04/2002) TechTravelers Releases Managed Travel Suite

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