nFocus Software Hires Richard Wells as Enterprise Sales and Business Development Manager

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 29, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- nFocus Software, the leading provider of performance management, training, and outcome measurement software, announced today that Richard Wells, former Vice President of Partner Driven Programs for America's Promise Alliance, has joined the company as Enterprise Sales and Business Development Manager. Wells will be working out of company headquarters in Austin, Texas.

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"Richard brings with him an impressive level of experience and market knowledge," said Ananda Roberts, President of nFocus Software. "His depth and dynamic background will be incredibly valuable to nFocus Software as we continue to facilitate community partnerships."

During his 10 years with America's Promise Alliance, a cross-sector partnership organization founded by General Colin Powell that is dedicated to improving youth outcomes, Wells led and managed grant-funded projects in all 50 states. At nFocus Software, Wells will be leading outreach and support strategies that assist communities and organizations in developing strong, sustainable, and effective human services.

"nFocus impressed me with their industry leading software and their passionate commitment to helping their clients succeed," said Wells. "They don't just sell software; they help real people solve real problems."

National initiatives Wells has directed include the 100 Best Communities for Young People award highlighted by Newsweek, USA Today, and the Today Show and the Katrina's Kids project which was featured as a best practice in community mobilization by the Bridgespan Group.

Wells has also served as a member of the National Governor's Association Advisory Committee on Dropout Prevention and the Boys and Girls Clubs of America High School Graduation Task Force. He holds an undergraduate teaching degree from Saint Cloud State University and a Master's degree in Community and Economic Development from Pennsylvania State University.

About nFocus Software

nFocus Software is the leading provider of performance management, training, and outcome measurement software to the public sector. For more than 16 years, nFocus Software has successfully implemented solutions for customers of all sizes. The company's youth and education solutions track and measure outcomes for more than 3.8 million children in all 50 states and Canada. nFocus Software's customers include nonprofit organizations, Fortune 500 companies, and city, state, and federal government. nFocus Software's solutions capably serve organizations ranging from local sites with fewer than 100 individuals, to state-wide deployments serving thousands of individuals, to the United States Army where their solutions are used to track the training and mission readiness of all 1.4 million soldiers.

For more information on nFocus Software, visit our web site at www.nfocus.com.

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