November 16, 2009

Dan Kehoe Joins Preparis as Chief Technology Officer

Preparis, Inc., the leading business preparedness company, announced today that it has hired Dan Kehoe as Chief Technology Officer.

“Dan will play a key role in the product development and web marketing at Preparis,” said Armistead Whitney, CEO and Founder of Preparis, Inc. “We’ll rely heavily on his outstanding skills and vision as he sets the stage for our next stage of success.”

Dan brings to Preparis over 20 years of experience as a technologist, marketer and entrepreneur. Prior to joining Preparis, Dan founded two Atlanta-based companies. Zertia, a leading IT-centric business consulting firm, provides turnkey web and software design and development. TeamBuilder Software offers Opportunity Management software to independent-agent focused companies. Prior to creating these firms, Dan was national marketing director for College Fund Life, and created his first firm at age 20, a healthcare and education consulting firm called Advancement Associates. An in-demand public speaker and trainer, Dan graduated with honors from the University of Texas at Dallas.

“Preparis allows me the opportunity to have a very personal impact on the very lives of our subscribers,” said Mr. Kehoe. “I’m a big believer in what Software as a Service can do for a market, and I’m keenly aware of the role Preparis can play as a cost-effective and efficient tool to help businesses prepare to face 21st century threats. It’s a unique opportunity, and I’m thrilled to be a part of changing the landscape for preparedness.”

About Preparis
Preparis helps companies around the world prepare and respond to crisis events ensuring workforce safety, minimizing operational downtime, and maintaining corporate reputation and shareholder value. The company's on-demand emergency preparedness suite is accessed by its customers' C-suite and employees at every level across multiple geographies. Headquartered in Atlanta, Preparis safeguards more than 500,000 people and in excess of $185 billion in enterprise value.