LENEXA, Kan., Jan. 24, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mediware Information Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:MEDW) announced today that, effective February 15, 2012, Robert W. Watkins will be the company's new chief financial officer. Mr. Watkins has served as a key member of Mediware's financial team for more than three years, most recently as Mediware's vice president and corporate controller.
"Bob has been a tremendous asset to Mediware and I'm thrilled to see him expand his role at Mediware to lead our financial strategy and direction," said Thomas Mann, president and chief executive officer. "Since joining Mediware in 2008, he has been a key part of our financial team, playing integral roles in five acquisitions and previously acting as our interim chief financial officer. I'm confident Bob has the knowledge and experience we need, and he has already proven himself as an effective member of our executive leadership team."
Prior to joining Mediware in 2008, Mr. Watkins, age 52, served in a number of financial management positions. Most recently he was corporate controller for Titan Machinery (TITN), a $1 billion provider of agricultural and construction equipment. During his tenure he supported the organization through an IPO, follow-on offering and more than 10 acquisitions. Prior corporate controller experience included National Agriservices, Magnum Logistics and AFS Financial where he served as chief financial officer from 1989 to 1999. Mr. Watkins began his financial career in 1982 as an auditor with KPMG Peat Marwick. Mr. Watkins is a CPA and a current member of the AICPA and Financial Executives International.
"Bob has significant experience working on complex acquisitions and meeting our stringent financial reporting requirements," continued Mr. Mann. "He has continuously applied these experiences in planning for Mediware's growth programs and I have no doubts that he will hit the ground running as our new CFO."
The company expects to finalize a new employment agreement with Mr. Watkins before he assumes his new duties on February 15, 2012. Watkins will continue to be based in Mediware's Lenexa, Kans. headquarters.
Mediware expects to announce the results for the second quarter of fiscal 2012 on February 7, 2012. Information on participating in this call will be made available on January 31, 2012 and will be posted on the company's website, www.mediware.com.
About Mediware
Mediware delivers interoperable best-of-breed software systems that improve efficiencies and address safety concerns, enabling healthcare organizations to improve care processes while decreasing costs. Core Mediware solutions include blood management technologies for hospitals and blood centers; medication management solutions for hospitals, behavioral health facilities, infusion and specialty pharmacy providers; and business intelligence-based performance management solutions for clinical, regulatory and financial aspects of the broader healthcare market. For more information about Mediware products and services, visit our website at www.mediware.com.
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