Emerald Software of Alpharetta, announces today the promotion of two Vice Presidents

Alpharetta, GA (September 8, 2008)

Emerald Software Group, a leading supplier of business process driven workforce management solutions, announces today the promotion of two company executives.

Jay Torrence has been promoted to Vice President of Client Services. Jay's previous role was as Director of Professional Services. In his new role, Jay assumes responsibility for all aspects of customer services, including professional services, customer support, and client satisfaction. Jay has more than 10 years of experience as a human resources technology professional and joined Emerald Software Group in January of 2007. His previous experience includes HRIS roles at The North American Mission Board, ChoicePoint, and William M. Mercer, Inc. Jay is a member of IHRIM, the American Payroll Association, and the AeA.

Patrick Caldwell has been promoted to Vice President of Research & Development. Patrick's previous role was as Director of R&D. In his new role, Patrick assumes responsibility for strategic research and product development, lifecycle management of the company's commercial products, and for customer development in support of client services. Patrick joined Emerald Software Group June of 2006 after having worked as a software engineer for Duke Medical Center. Patrick is a Toastmaster, an avid pilot, and a member of the AeA.

Emerald Software, based in Alpharetta, Georgia, is a pioneer in applying true business process management technology to real business challenges, particularly those in workforce management. The company's AllegroHR Suite includes functions for paperless new employee onboarding, the industry's only employee lifecycle based materials requisitioning, personnel action notices, and a full suite of employment verification services.