PAR Springer-Miller Appoints New Vice President, Client Services
John Darby to Lead Account Management and Global Customer Support
New Hartford, NY. — February 4, 2009 — PAR Springer-Miller Systems, Inc. (PSMS) --- a wholly owned subsidiary of PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE:PTC) and the leading provider of guest-centric hospitality management systems --- announces the appointment of John Darby to Vice President, Client Services.
Mr. Darby will lead PAR Springer-Miller’s Client Services teams through a period of heightened focus on Customer Support Services and Account Management. The Account Management Team and the Customer Support Center maintain operations in Stowe, Las Vegas, London, and Kuala Lumpur. Darby has worldwide responsibility for all Client Services.
Darby has over 36 years of experience serving the global hospitality industry in a variety of areas including hotel technology, operations, product development and global support operations. During his career, Darby has held senior leadership roles in a number of companies including The Sheraton Corporation, Marriott Corporation, Pegasus Solutions and Prudential. He has a solid record of accomplishments and a great reputation in the industry. Darby joined PSMS in November of 2007 as Director, Customer Support.
“This appointment reflects the importance we place on client services
and customer intimacy,” remarked Larry Hall, President & CEO of
PAR Springer-Miller Systems. “Establishing an industry-leading client
services function at PAR Springer-Miller represents one of our three
major initiatives at our company. Under John’s leadership, I’m certain
that we will continue to enhance our service offering and position PAR
Springer-Miller as the model for the industry.”
ABOUT PAR SPRINGER-MILLER SYSTEMS
PAR Springer-Miller Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of hospitality
management solutions that meet the technology needs of all types of
hospitality enterprises including city-center hotels, destination spa
and golf properties, timeshare properties and casino resorts worldwide.
The SMS|Host Hospitality Management System is distinguished from other
property management systems with its truly integrated design and unique
approach to guest service. The SMS|Host product suite, including more
than 20 seamlessly integrated, guest-centric application modules, provides
hotel/resort staff with the tools they need to personalize service,
exceed guest expectations, and increase revenue. For more information
on how PAR Springer-Miller Systems sets the pace in the hospitality
industry, visit our website at www.springermiller.com.
ABOUT PAR TECHNOLOGY
PAR Technology Corporation is a leading provider of professional services
and enterprise business intelligence software and hardware to the hospitality
industry. PAR develops, markets and supports hardware and software products
that improve the ability of hospitality business professionals to make
timely, fact-based business decisions. The Company is a premier provider
of I/T management solutions to hotel and restaurant companies, with
over 50,000 installations worldwide in 105 countries, all backed by
PAR's global service network. PAR is also a leader in providing computer-based
system design and engineering services to the Department of Defense
and Federal Government Agencies. PAR Technology Corporation's stock
is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol PTC. For more
information visit the Company's website at www.partech.com.
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