PowerCerv Names President and COO
ERP software vendor PowerCerv (Tampa, FL) has named Michael Simmons as its president and COO. Simmons previously served as CFO of Platinum Software, where he helped rebuild their market valuation from $100 million to $500 million. Acting president and COO Roy Crippen steps aside to become vice chairman and CTO. Simmons' "number one priority will be to focus on executing a return to profitability," according to company chairman and CEO Marc Fratello. "His track record demonstrates success in rebuilding companies, the ability to drive revenue growth, and management leadership."