BRADENTON, Fla., April 19, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Gevity (Nasdaq:GVHR), which serves as the full-service human resources department for small and mid-sized businesses, announced today that Peter C. Grabowski will assume the permanent role of Senior Vice President, National Sales and Field Service Operations.
Erik Vonk, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "Over the past several years, Peter has built a sound finance organization at Gevity, demonstrated profound knowledge of the company and has been invaluable to its strategic advancement. With his proven success as a leader of Gevity, it is gratifying to see Peter advance as the permanent head of our sales and service organization."
Garry J. Welsh will serve as Gevity's Chief Financial Officer on an interim basis effective May 1, 2007. He is a Partner of Tatum, LLC, an executive services and consulting firm. Mr. Welsh has extensive financial management experience, having served as Chief Financial Officer of Barclays Private and International Bank, Norwich Union Investment Management and Norwich Union Healthcare. He has also served in other financial capacities with additional businesses within the Norwich Union Group. In addition, Mr. Welsh has served as Global Chief Operating Officer for Barclays Private and International Bank and Barclays Private Investors. In these two roles he had operational and financial management responsibility for the U.S.-based activities.
Mr. Vonk continued, "Garry brings an impressive background to Gevity. His leadership development skills will be especially valuable, as he will play an active role in identifying a permanent Chief Financial Officer."
About Gevity
Thousands of small and mid-sized businesses nationwide leverage the flexibility and scalability of Gevity's human resources (HR) solution to help them maximize the return on investment in their people. Essentially, Gevity serves as the full-service HR department for these businesses, providing each employee with support previously only available at much larger companies. Gevity delivers the Gevity Edge(tm), a comprehensive solution comprised of innovative management and administration services, helping employers to streamline HR administration, optimize HR practices, and maximize people and performance. This solution enables both businesses and their employees to achieve their full potential, giving them an edge over competitors. Gevity's unique approach features Gevity OnSite(tm), experienced HR Consultants based in local markets backed by nationwide resources and easy-to-use technology, including Gevity OnLine(tm) and Gevity OnCall(tm). For more information, call 1.800.2GEVITY (1.800.243.8489) or visit gevity.com.
A copy of this press release can be found on the company's Web site at www.gevity.com.