Dontrey Britt, Whittman-Hart & USWeb/CKS, 312/602-6270
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Whittman-Hart & USWeb/CKS Names Ron Lavery Executive Vice President Recruiting
CHICAGO - March 17, 2000 - The combined entity of Whittman-Hart & USWeb/CKS (Nasdaq: WHIT), a leading global Internet professional services firm, today announced the appointment of Ron Lavery as Executive Vice President of Recruiting. Lavery is charged with worldwide recruiting efforts for the company. He reports to Robert Clarkson, Chief Operating Officer.
"Ron's extensive background in personnel, client and operations management combined with his keen understanding of our market makes him the ideal leader of our recruiting charge," said Clarkson. "As a services company, our greatest asset is our people. Ron will ensure we have the skilled, imaginative, passionate professionals we need to continue delivering the e-business solutions that make our clients winners."
Lavery joined Whittman-Hart in 1988 and has been a leading contributor to the growth of the firm. He has served in numerous executive positions with the company, including Director of Campus Recruiting, Director of Business Consulting, Director of National Business Development, Office Managing Partner for Chicago and Regional Managing Partner for the Eastern United States.
"We are building the best place to work in the industry," said Lavery. "Our unique multidisciplinary approach means we offer unparalleled opportunities for professionals ranging from business strategists to branding experts to technology specialists. My job is to get our message out and ensure we've got the right people in place worldwide as we continue growing our world-class organization."
About Whittman-Hart & USWeb/CKS
Whittman-Hart & USWeb/CKS is a global Internet professional services firm that helps clients win in the digital economy by strengthening the integration of their business models, brands, systems and processes. Headquartered in Chicago, Whittman-Hart & USWeb/CKS fuses imagination, know-how and passion to create fundamental business innovation for clients. The Company has more than 8,500 employees in 13 countries worldwide.