(Charlotte, N.C.) Mariner, an industry-leading business intelligence and performance management solutions provider, has announced several changes to its organizational structure that have been resulted from the company’s consistent growth in several key business sectors. To spearhead its continued focused growth, Mariner has named two Group Vice Presidents, David Fitzgerald and Peter Darragh, as well as a Distinguished Architect, Wayne Snyder.

Mr. Fitzgerald, Vice President, Education Group, will continue to lead the Group in garnering a strong presence within the Education community. In his four years at Mariner, Mr. Fitzgerald has emerged as a leader in project leadership and relationship development.

Mr. Darragh, Vice President, Core Group, will continue the success he has cultivated over the last 2 ½ years in identifying and developing Mariner’s solution focus in key business sectors. Bolstered by Mr. Darragh’s experience in honing in on sector needs, Mariner will continue to develop data-driven solutions that address the unique needs in specific business sectors such as healthcare, energy, financial services and distribution.

As Distinguished Architect, Mr. Snyder will expand the footprint of Mariner’s architecture standards, skills and best practices and assist in the professional development of the Core Group. His leadership will ensure that Mariner continues to provide superior quality solutions and continues to innovate. Mr. Snyder, who is designated as a Microsoft MVP (Most Valued Professional), will continue his contributions to Business Intelligence as a noted expert and leader in the SQL Server Community.

“Our organizational changes mark a significant milestone in our corporate maturity. We’ve gained tremendous understanding of our marketplace and the needs that specialized solutions fulfill,” comments Joseph Guy, Mariner COO and Co-founder. “These groups give us the expertise to deliver the high quality solutions that we demand and our clients expect.”

“Our growth is enabling us to maximize the experience, knowledge and skills of all of our consultants. The leadership provided by these key team members will be critical to our continued success,” adds Philip Morris, Mariner CEO and Co-founder. “We’re fortunate that we have seasoned team members who have demonstrated that they can excel in leadership areas.”

Mariner’s website provides detailed information about the company’s Education and Core Groups.
Mariner, Microsoft’s Worldwide Partner of the Year for 2008 in Performance Management Solutions and TDWI’s Best Practices Award Implementation Partner for 2009, specializes in business intelligence, data warehousing, business scorecards and performance dashboards to help clients improve productivity and decision making in a variety of industries including the education, utility and healthcare sectors. As a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner with specializations in Business Intelligence and Performance Management Solutions, Mariner helps organizations translate strategy into action. Mariner-Realizing Visions with Technology. www.mariner-usa.com.