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John Connors Joins Certus Software Board of Directors


Bruce Johnson
President and CEO
Certus Software

Certus Software, Inc., a proven leader in financial compliance and governance software for the enterprise, has announced the appointment of John Connors to its Board of Directors.

Connors brings more than 20 years of experience in the areas of finance and corporate administration, most recently holding the positions of Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President of Finance and Administration at Microsoft Corporation.

As a member of the board, Connors will work with Certus' other board members to ensure the strategic direction of the company and serve as an expert resource on corporate governance and compliance.

Currently, Connors holds the position of partner at Ignition Partners, a premier venture capital firm focused on investments in software and communications technology with a particular emphasis in enterprise and consumer facing software and services, telecommunications and network infrastructure.

"The market for sustainable corporate governance and compliance solutions continues to explode as companies are struggling to comply with both US-based and international mandates," said John Connors.

"I'm pleased to be associated with such an innovative company in this market and look forward to working with Certus to meet the needs of today's highly-regulated corporate climate." "John clearly has the credentials and expertise to help navigate Certus' market growth and momentum," said Bruce Johnson, Certus President and CEO.

"I look forward to working with him as we continue to develop and offer the industry's most comprehensive corporate governance and compliance software that delivers tangible lasting business value." Named a partner at Ignition Partners in January of 2005, Connors' primary focus is investments in enterprise software and services companies.

At Microsoft for more than a decade, Connors held a variety of positions, including vice president of the Worldwide Enterprise Group, vice president and Chief Information Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and general manager of worldwide financial operations.

All of his roles at Microsoft held myriad of responsibilities related to finances, investor relations, administration, corporate services, procurement and real estate. Prior to joining Microsoft, Connors held management or staff positions at PIP Printing, Inc.; SAFECO Corporation; and Deloitte, Haskins and Sells.

Certus Certus Software, Inc., the proven leader of corporate governance and compliance software for the enterprise, helps organizations build a consistent and sustainable compliance practice that extends beyond compliance requirements to generate lasting business value.

Its powerful Certus software suite ensures the transparency and accuracy of internal controls, while leveraging Sarbanes-Oxley conformance as a change agent for immediate accountability and even greater business benefits in the future.

Certus' customers include Alcon, Countrywide Financial, Dell, DIRECTV, E*TRADE, Great-West Life & Annuity Insurance Company, Jones Apparel Group, The Mills Corporation, Nextel Partners, PepsiCo, Polaroid, Seagate Technology, Ross Stores, Suntron and T-Mobile USA.

For more information visit www.certus.com


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