Wren Names Jack Nichols CFO, Promotes Two Executives

ATLANTA, Feb. 22, 2012  /PRNewswire/ -- Wren Solutions, a leading loss prevention technology provider, today announced the appointment of a new CFO and the promotion of two executives. John H. "Jack" Nichols has joined the Wren team as chief financial officer. Mark Kunze has been promoted to the position of general manager, Jefferson City facility; and Bret Rachlin has been named vice president of marketing.

Nichols brings to Wren a rich history of financial and operational management experience across the telecommunications, software and retail industries. Most recently, he served as CFO at Oversight Systems, a leading supplier of transaction-monitoring software. Prior to working with Oversight Systems, Jack served as CFO of Datawire Communication Networks, a global transaction delivery network provider with operations in Toronto and Atlanta. Under Jack's leadership, the company experienced rapid growth and was successfully sold to First Data Corporation. Previously, Jack completed a private placement equity offering as Vice President of Finance and CFO for NetSchools Corporation. In addition, Jack led a successful IPO and a subsequent secondary public offering for Innotrac Corporation, a provider of fulfillment and call center services.

"As a proven leader with highly relevant expertise and experience with growing companies, Jack will be a strategic asset to our leadership team and key advisor to our growth strategies," said CEO Andrew Wren. "After working with both Bret and Mark for several years and witnessing their outstanding leadership skills, I am confident that they will continue the momentum in growing our business and delivering the solutions needed to meet our clients' evolving needs."

Rachlin has served as Wren's director of marketing since 2005. Prior to joining Wren, he held positions at Witness Systems and Socket PR, now owned by Hill & Knowlton. In his new role, he is responsible for overseeing all marketing initiatives, driving demand generation and supporting new business development strategies.

Kunze has also been with Wren since 2005 and served as the company's director of finance and administration prior to this promotion. An industry veteran, Kunze previously served as Controller for Metal Culverts, Inc. for nearly 12 years. Prior to Metal Culverts, Kunze spent 11 years at Modern Business Systems, Inc. where he was Assistant Controller. In his new role, Kunze is responsible for all operations in Wren's Jefferson City headquarters facility.  

About Wren
For nearly 30 years, Wren Solutions has served leading retailers with technologies that help loss prevention professionals reduce loss, increase profits and rise as heroes in their companies. The company's solutions, including enterprise-class video management software, access control systems, loss prevention and operational assessments, surveillance cameras and hardware, and professional services, enable retail organizations to lower shrink and protect people, assets and facilities, while empowering them with operational insights for better performance. Established in 1983 and headquartered in Jefferson City, MO, Wren is a member of the Food Marketing Institute (FMI), the Loss Prevention Research Council (LPRC), the National Retail Federation (NRF) and the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA). Visit us at http://wrensolutions.com/markets/loss_prevention_overview.aspx.

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