RenewData Augments Board of Directors with Appointment of New Members
Accomplished Business Professionals Bring Extensive Operational and Consulting Services Expertise to RenewData's Board
AUSTIN, TX - January 8, 2008 - RenewData, the leading provider of e-discovery, electronically stored information risk management ESIRM, and evidence storage services, today
announced the appointment of James Blayney and Michael Clurman to its Board of Directors. Mr. Blayney's diverse consulting and strategic development experience and Mr. Clurman's extensive operations,
production, and business planning experience further broadens the board's areas of expertise and leadership.
Mr. Blayney brings years of diverse general management experience to RenewData, including traditional services and start-up ventures, with a notable achievement record in areas of strategic planning
and implementation, as well as financial, analytical, and information management. He is currently the president of Rust Consulting, Inc., a consulting and claims administrator for legal professionals,
where he is responsible for strategy development and execution. Prior to joining Rust Consulting, Mr. Blayney held key executive positions at the notable CPA and business services firm RSM McGladrey,
Inc and McGladrey & Pullen, LLP. He is also an active member of the advisory board of The Marthens Company, providing his expertise on business strategy and finance matters. Mr. Blayney holds a
Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Central College, a Master of Science in Accounting from the University of Wisconsin, and is a Certified Public Accountant.
"As a recognized leader in the e-discovery market, RenewData has a considerable opportunity to grow their core strengths and dominate this market," said James Blayney. "I am looking forward to
working with such a successful and focused team and to offering guidance in further establishing RenewData in the e-discovery market, as well as offering strategic direction as they embark on new
endeavors."
Mr. Clurman is a long-established operations, production and business planning executive at The Washington Post, where he is currently Vice President of Operations with responsibility for production
operations, engineering, information technology, and large capital projects. In this position, he has directed the transformation of the technology structure, including the design and implementation
of an enterprise system, execution of a structured governance process, standardization of technology platforms, and implementation of a service-oriented architecture. Mr. Clurman joined The Washington
Post in 1971 and has held multiple executive operations and planning positions throughout his tenure, including Assistant to the Vice President of Operations, Plant Manager at The Post's Springfield
Plant, and Vice President of Production. Mr. Clurman graduated from the University of Maryland with a degree in Business Administration, serves on the Technology Advisory Board of the Newspaper
Association of America, and has served on the Industry Advisory Board of the Rochester Institute of Technology.
"As a business executive responsible for information technology at a large corporation, I'm familiar with the multitude of challenges constantly facing corporate IT departments," said Michael
Clurman. "RenewData's ESIRM solution offers the possibility of being able to proactively plan for the inevitable. This is a very beneficial service for these corporations. I'm excited to have the
opportunity to advise the RenewData team as they continue to grow and market this new and valuable offering."
Mr. Blayney and Mr. Clurman are highly accomplished executives, bringing extensive operational and strategic experience and skill to the RenewData board. "We are very pleased Jim and Mike are
joining the RenewData team, and we look forward to their contributions," said Ellery Buchanan, CEO of RenewData. "Their insights and experience will be invaluable in helping guide RenewData in the
years ahead and will help broaden the areas of expertise and scope of our board."
About RenewData
RenewData® is a trusted provider of services for the discovery, archiving, and governance of electronically stored information (ESI) to help organizations proactively manage the inherent risks associated with ESI. RenewData leverages unique and scalable technology, superior legal and technical expertise, and a high security facility to deliver defensible, accessible, and manageable data to our clients in a cost-effective and timely manner. RenewData has been ranked a top provider for four consecutive years in the Socha-Gelbmann Electronic Discovery Survey Report and included for three years in Inc. Magazine's list of fastest-growing privately held companies. For more information, visit www.renewdata.com or call 888.811.3789.
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