Acumen I.T. Strengthens Project Management Offering

Technology firm hires Jennie Fowler as department lead

GRENNVILLE, SC – November 17, 2009 – Acumen I.T., a Greenville-based technology company, has announced the addition of Jennie Fowler to its team. Fowler will serve as the director of project management for the company’s growing Project Management division.

In this new position, Fowler is charged with building the company’s project management-for-hire team, enabling customers to have on-site strategic project management oversight without having to hire employees on their own payroll. Fowler’s team will also assist internal and external customers to better recognize and understand the implementation of best practices for their ongoing projects.

In addition, Fowler will assist with enhancing and strengthening the Application and Development department while overseeing current projects in that department and helping to acquire new opportunities.

Fowler brings more than 16 years of experience in the Information Technology and Project Management fields to this position. Ten years of that experience included Departmental Management at the director/executive level. Prior to joining Acumen, Fowler served as the head of the Enterprise and IT Project Management office for Advance America and worked with the headquarters of Toyota Motor Sales as their lead Project Manager. She has also managed high-level planning, resource allocation, training and coordination for a number of large companies. Fowler holds a Masters Degree in Adult Education and received her undergraduate degree in Computer Technology. She is a certified Master Project Manager™ (MPM), as well as a member of the Project Management Institution (PMI).

“Jennie is an excellent addition to Acumen, as she brings outstanding project management and leadership skills to our team,” says Acumen’s CEO David Pence. “She will be instrumental in assisting our customers with growing and nurturing their businesses by helping them best utilize the skills and expertise made available through our for-hire project management professionals.”

About Acumen

I.T. Acumen I.T. is a privately held technology firm located in Greenville, South Carolina. Founded in 1999, Acumen offers enterprise-like turnkey I.T. service and support for small- and medium-sized business in addition to supplemental services for in-house information technology (I.T.) departments, including server virtualization environments, 24/7 monitoring, and emergency support. A Microsoft Business Solutions Partner (MSFT), Acumen provides Microsoft Dynamics accounting software and customization. Acumen is also a strong business communications provider, supplying business phone systems and call center applications. Acumen has more than 100 years of technology services experience. More information may be found at www.acumenIT.com.