IRVINE--- MTI Technology Appoints William Atkins and Ronald E. Heinz, Jr. to Board of Directors
MTI Technology Corporation (NASDAQ:MTIC) , a multi-national provider of consulting services and comprehensive information infrastructure solutions, today announced the appointment of William Atkins and Ronald E. Heinz, Jr. to its board of directors. Mr. Atkins is a consultant to multi-national firms focusing on technology and management. Mr. Heinz is managing director of Canopy Ventures, LLC, a technology investment firm.
"I am extremely pleased to welcome two exceptionally talented executives, William Atkins and Ronald Heinz, to the MTI board," stated Thomas Raimondi, Jr., chairman of the board, chief executive officer and president for MTI. "Bill and Ron bring with them many years of experience successfully building and managing service businesses, and will be instrumental in helping MTI achieve its goal to be at the forefront of the growing consulting services sector."
Mr. Atkins has worked in the technology and consulting industry for over 45 years. He was a senior partner at Deloitte Consulting, where he managed consulting practices at the office, regional, national and global level. Mr. Atkins has consulted for multi-national firms and companies headquartered across the U.S., Europe and Asia/Pacific. He held the position of president and chief executive officer for DRT ITS, chairman and president of CMD systems and chairman of DRT Systems. Mr. Atkins currently sits on the board of Optaros.
"I am thrilled to be joining the MTI board, and look forward to working closely with their outstanding management team," explained William Atkins. "My focus has always been on service companies, and with my extensive experience in the information technology sector, I hope to provide valuable guidance as MTI executes its ambitious growth strategy.
Mr. Heinz has an extensive background as a senior executive with a proven track record in the technology industry. He is currently managing director of Canopy Ventures investment portfolio. Mr. Heinz also serves as Chairman of Helius, Inc, a Canopy venture company. Before joining Canopy, he was chief executive officer of Helius. Prior to Helius, Mr. Heinz was chief executive officer and chief operating officer/director for Phobos Corporation, until it was sold to SonicWall, Inc, where he held the positions of chief operating officer and senior vice president worldwide sales and marketing of the combined company. Before joining Phobos, he held several senior level positions with Novell, Inc., including senior vice president worldwide sales. Mr. Heinz currently sits on the boards of Helius, Inc., Center 7, Cogito, Inc., Directpointe, Luxul, Pointcast, Power Innovations, Smart Bomb, Inc. and ViaWest, Inc.
"I am pleased to join the board as a representative of Canopy Ventures, which is a major shareholder in MTI," stated Ronald Heinz. "This is an exciting time for MTI, and I am eager to work with other members of the team to help the company achieve its goals as it continues to transition toward a service model. Canopy is delighted to continue its strong partnership with MTI, and we look forward to a long and successful relationship."
About MTI Technology
MTI is a leading multi-national provider of consulting services and comprehensive information infrastructure solutions for mid to large-size organizations. With more than 20 years of expertise as a technology innovator, MTI is uniquely qualified to assess, design, implement and support a broad range of information management and infrastructure initiatives. As a strategic partner of EMC (NYSE:EMC) , MTI offers the best data storage, protection and management solutions available today. By employing a strategic, consultative approach, MTI provides customers with a single point of contact that eliminates complexities while delivering operational efficiencies and competitive advantages. MTI currently serves more than 3,500 customers throughout North America and Europe. Visit www.mti.com for more information.