GRT Names Richard J. Gustafson as Executive Vice President of Operations
Global Relief Technologies (GRT) is pleased to announce the addition of Richard J. Gustafson as its Executive Vice President of Operations. Gustafson is an accomplished software executive with a reputation for elevating start-up organizations into top-performing businesses. In addition to his deep understanding of software-driven technology, Gustafson brings to GRT his experience as a results-oriented business leader who is well-known for creating new products, developing markets and growing revenues.
"Attracting an executive with Richard's proven ability to accelerate the growth and performance of technology-driven companies is a home run for GRT," Michael Gray, CEO of GRT said. "Our company is now in an intensive growth period, and Richard's vision and leadership skills will help GRT to reach its fullest potential in the US and international marketplaces," Gray added.
"This is a very exciting time to join the GRT team," said Gustafson. "GRT has been very successful since its founding in 2003, building a strong financial foundation and top quality customer base. I look forward to helping GRT build on its commercial success and develop new products and markets that will make GRT the undisputed leader in rapid data management solutions."
Prior to joining GRT, Gustafson served for seven years as President and CEO of Eoscene Corporation, a Seattle based provider of business intelligence and compliance software as a service for the healthcare industry. As co-founder, Gustafson played a key role in Eoscene's growth and business achievements, including being named one of the "500 Fastest Growing Private US Companies" in 2005 by Inc. Magazine and a finalist in Ernst & Young's Pacific Northwest Entrepreneur of the Year. Prior to Eoscene, Gustafson served in senior management positions with Penford Corporation, a Seattle based specialty chemical company and the Commercial Airplane Group of The Boeing Company. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Oregon State University.