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 http://www.springermiller.com/. About PAR Technology Corporation PAR Technology Corporation creates and markets products that help hospitality operators around the world to better manage money, materials, people and the guest experience. PAR has provided hardware, software and services to the world's largest restaurant chains and their franchisees for almost 30 years. Today the Company's extensive offering includes technology solutions for the full spectrum of hospitality operations, from boutique hotels and independent table service restaurants to international QSR chains, all backed by PAR's global service network. The Company has over 50,000 installations in 105 countries worldwide. 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 http://www.partech.com/. |