WALNUT CREEK, Calif., June 4,
2008 - Leading provider of staffing services, Westaff, Inc.
(NASDAQ:WSTF), today announces the addition of Mark R. Bierman as
senior vice president and chief information officer. Bierman assumes
this role immediately and is responsible for the continuous development
and upgrading of Westaff's technical platform and staffing solutions.
Bierman has over 11 years of senior IT management and
CIO experience with 16 years in the staffing
industry and over 25 years in information technology.
He most recently fulfilled the role at COMSYS,
where he served for more than eight years prior
to joining Westaff. He holds an associate's
degree in nuclear technology from the Community
College of the Air Force, as well as a bachelor's
degree in computer information systems and
a master's degree in computer science from
Hood College.
Bierman commented, "I am excited to join the Westaff team. I feel
very strongly that we can leverage our technology to provide a customer
centric model for delivery of our existing and new services, enabling
us not only to enhance our client support but also to increase the
value drivers of our organization."
"Mark's impressive experience in both technology and leadership
will be a driving force as we continue to develop technologies and
services to help our clients meet their business goals," noted
Westaff CEO and Chairman Michael T. Willis. "I welcome him to
Westaff."
About Westaff
Westaff provides staffing services and employment opportunities
for businesses in global markets. Westaff annually employs in excess
of 125,000 people and services more than 20,000 client accounts from
179 offices located throughout the United States, Australia and New
Zealand. For more information, please visit our Web site at www.westaff.com.
This press release contains forward-looking
statements as defined in the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, and is subject to the safe harbors created by law.
Forward-looking statements contained herein include, but are not
limited to, statements regarding the Company's future growth, profitability,
expansion in key markets and new business segments and the Company's
ability to achieve any of these goals.
Forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs and
assumptions of the Company's management and on currently available
information. The Company undertakes no responsibility to publicly update
or revise any forward-looking statement. Additional information concerning
the risks and uncertainties listed above, and other factors you may
wish to consider, is contained in the Company's filings with the Securities
and Exchange Commission, including the Company's most recent Form 10-K,
Form 10-Q, Form 8-K and other filings.
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