Acsys Welcomes Kurt Swanke as New VP of Product Strategy and Development

09.29.08 Acsys, Inc. announces the addition of Kurt Swanke, Vice President of Product Strategy and Development, to the senior management team. Kurt brings nearly 20 years of experience designing product strategy and development solutions for various software and technology companies. His product development background has traversed all of Acsys' vertical markets and encompasses subjects from start-ups to Fortune-rated corporations. (Read Kurt's bio.)

"Kurt arrives here at Acsys with great promise," says Stan Valencis, President and CTO of Acsys. "His proven leadership abilities, as well as his experience as a former Acsys client, should deepen our understanding of customer need and further enhance our ability to refine product offerings so that they and exceed customer expectations."

Prior to joining Acsys, Kurt served as Senior Director of Marketing and Product Management for CT TyMetrix, a Wolters Kluwer business. He led the product management and marketing teams for this progressive software provider. In a previous role at the same institution, Kurt led marketing strategy efforts for his business unit, defining market opportunities, expansion prospects, and programs that would exceed both revenue and market share goals. He also designed the business' award-winning website, extranet and intranet sites. Kurt began his career at Gerber Scientific in product marketing, and holds an MBA in International Business from Central Connecticut State University.

Kurt will be an outstanding addition to Acsys, where he will lead the company's product marketing and development initiatives. His focus will be on producing best-of-breed solutions that ensure our client's interactive programs are successful. "I liked working with Acsys so much, I defected to their headquarters," Kurt smiles. "Now, as a member of the growing Acsys team, I am elated to be leading the effort to develop the tools that will help our clients manage all of their interactive needs."

About Acsys Interactive

Acsys, Inc. (acsysinteractive.com) is an award-winning, full-service interactive agency providing strategy, branding, design, eMarketing, software development, and hosting services with an emphasis on client results. Acsys takes a technology agnostic approach with expertise in Web 2.0, rich media, intranet, extranet, ecommerce, portal and mobile delivery. Its 10+ years of experience span across the consumer, financial services, insurance, healthcare, manufacturing, education, and non-profit industries. Clients include Amica, Timex, ING, Prudential, Fujifilm, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island, Sikorsky, and NYU. Acsys is headquartered in Farmington, Connecticut with an office in New York.