Press Release: Software Architects, Inc.
September 6, 2001
CHICAGO, IL -- Leading Information Technology solutions provider, Software Architects, Inc. announced yesterday
that Carl Wilson, Chief Information Officer for Marriott International, Inc., has joined their board of directors.
``Carl is a welcome addition to our board,'' said Gene G. Petrie, President and CEO, Software Architects. ``His
experience and expertise will be a valuable asset to Software Architects. He brings a great perspective to our
organization as we grow and continue to provide the highest-quality services to our present and future clients.''
``Software Architects is a first-rate organization with a strong management team. I am looking forward to the opportunity
to contribute to the value of professional services by working with them,'' said Carl Wilson.
Wilson is currently Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer of Marriott International, Inc. with
global accountability for all business information technology resources.
Wilson joined Marriott from Georgia-Pacific Corporation in 1997, where he had served as CIO and Vice President
of Information Resources. During his career, he has been the Senior Vice President of Management Information Services
for the Food and International Retailing Sectors of Grand Metropolitan Plc, and Vice President of Information Management
for The Pillsbury Company, Inc.
Software Architects began developing its board of directors last year following an equity investment by Fremont
Partners, a San Francisco based investment firm with approximately $1.4 billion of assets under management. The
board is comprised of Software Architects executives, Fremont Partners principals and industry experts, and provides
strategic direction to the company as it continues to develop its business.
About Marriott
Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) is a leading worldwide hospitality company with nearly 2,400 operating
units in the United States and 59 other countries and territories. Marriott International operates and franchises
hotels under the Marriott, JW Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, Renaissance, Residence Inn, Courtyard, TownePlace Suites,
Fairfield Inn, SpringHill Suites and Ramada International brand names; develops and operates vacation ownership
resorts under the Marriott, Ritz-Carlton and Horizons brands; operates Marriott Executive Apartments; provides
furnished corporate housing through its ExecuStay by Marriott division; and operates conference centers. Other
Marriott businesses include senior living communities and services and wholesale food distribution. The company
is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and has approximately 154,000 employees. In fiscal year 2000, Marriott International
reported systemwide sales of $19.8 billion. For more information or reservations, please visit Marriott's web site
at http://www.marriott.com .
About Fremont
Fremont Partners is a private equity firm based in San Francisco with approximately $1.4 billion of assets under
management. Since its inception in 1991, Fremont Partners has completed transactions with an aggregate value of
almost $4 billion in a range of industries. The largest and sponsoring investor of Fremont Partners is the Fremont
Group, a private investment firm which is majority owned by members of the Bechtel family and is responsible for
managing over $13 billion in assets. Fremont Partners is focused on building true partnerships with management
teams and on working closely with management to build value in portfolio companies following an investment. For
more information, please visit Fremont Partners website at http://www.fremontgroup.com/businesslines/partners.html
.
About Software Architects
Software Architects, Inc. is a leading provider of information technology consulting and training services. The
company delivers customized solutions designed for Fortune 500 companies, middle-market companies and e-businesses.
Founded in 1978, Software Architects is an independent $100 million company with more than 800 employees and consultants
in offices nationwide. The company's client roster includes Bank One, Motorola, Qwest Communications, The Limited,
Sears, Enron, Shell and BMW Financial Services.
Software Architects is headquartered in Chicago, Ill., with offices in Atlanta, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus,
Dallas, Denver, Houston, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Phoenix, San Diego and Tampa. For more information about Software
Architects, Inc., contact Jennifer Steele at 708.876.8289 or visit http://www.sark.com
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SOURCE: Software Architects, Inc.