Ristken Software Services (Ristken), an enterprise-level, software solutions provider of essential tools to manage employee performance and maximize profits, today announced Patrick DeMarco joins the company as vice president of Business Development.
With more than 20 years of experience in business development and management, DeMarco, as vice president of Business Development, will be responsible for identifying strategic growth initiatives, as well as creating and implementing a strategic business development plan. He will lead efforts to increase and grow business with the company's existing customer base and aggressively expand into new, targeted markets.
"Bringing in high caliber talent such as Patrick is a strong indicator of the considerable traction Ristken has built in the automotive and insurance industries," said Matthew Twyman, CEO of Ristken. "Patrick has significant experience in business development and in the strategic planning process. I am very pleased to have him on the Ristken team as we continue to grow and expand our product offerings into new markets."
DeMarco most recently served as the executive director of retail sales for Power Information Network (PIN), an affiliate of J.D. Power and Associates. Prior to joining PIN, he was vice president of sales and business development for Blue Falcon Networks, a software company. DeMarco also co-founded MValue.com. DeMarco began his career with Ford Motor Company before moving to Nissan North America. He earned his bachelor's degree in business management at State University College at Buffalo and his MBA degree from Miami University.
Since 1998, Ristken Software Services has delivered a suite of products and technologies to the automotive industry, which focus on increasing the productivity of both dealership Finance Management, and the insurance/warranty companies that service those dealerships to help manage employee performance and drive revenue, while simultaneously improving customer service levels. The company's software is used to track and report a wide variety of parameters, simplifying operations, improving profits and increasing employee productivity. Ristken Software Services also allows managers to generate a variety of documents from department profitability reports to sales and leasing contracts. The Web-based applications provide for 24/7 availability from anywhere in the World. Premiere customers for Ristken Software Services include Jim Moran and Associates, Universal Underwriters, CNA National Warranty and JD Power and Associates. Ristken's industry expertise and enterprise level technology is in use at thousands of customers across the U.S. and Canada. For more information about the company and its products visit www.ristken.com.