Mark Jensen Joins Catapult Systems as VP Market Development
AUSTIN, Texas - May 2, 2008 - Catapult Systems, a nationally managed Microsoft Gold Certified partner, announces the appointment of Mark Jensen as its Vice President of Market Development. Mark Jensen brings over 25 years of IT services experience in executive management, new market expansion, delivery operations and sales. From 1986 to 2006, Mark was a key member of the executive management team for Software Architects (SARK), a highly successful IT services company. As SARK’s COO, he architected the company growth from $2.5M to over $100M in annual revenue through organic national expansion. Prior to Software Architects, Mark worked with Keane and Decision Consultants. Mark’s primary focus at Catapult will be overseeing its national expansion, adding approximately one new office per year to the Catapult organization.
“Having been in a rapidly growing services firm before, I know that it takes a major commitment in terms of financial resources, technology infrastructure, and energy to successfully expand into new geographic markets. Catapult has made such a commitment,” said Jensen. "Catapult System’s strategy of Microsoft-only consulting while organically expanding the organization is highly focused, and promises to bring the firm’s full breadth of capabilities to our clients in these new markets. Its Nationally Managed relationship with Microsoft is the lynchpin of Catapult Systems’ growth plans. These are the primary reasons that attracted me to the firm. I am also extremely impressed that the entire team at Catapult is 100% dedicated to making Catapult Systems the best Microsoft IT services company in America.”
Sam Goodner, Catapult’s Chief Executive Officer said: “We are very excited that Mark Jensen will be joining Catapult Systems as our Vice President of Market Development. Mark is one of the country’s most sought after IT executives. His addition is a huge win for our company. He is well-known and respected throughout the US and as such, will be pivotal in our recruiting efforts. This is a significant addition to our company and enables Catapult to take the next step in our quest to become a national player. ”