HERNDON, VA – July 15, 2010 – ePlus inc. (Nasdaq NGM: PLUS – news) today announced the appointment of Dan Zapatka as Vice President of Healthcare Equipment Finance. Based in Dallas, Mr. Zapatka joined ePlus Group, the company’s wholly owned subsidiary that provides leasing and related services.
Mr. Zapatka most recently held the position of Senior Vice President at Macquarie Bank Healthcare Leasing Group as well as senior management roles with CIT Healthcare and Comdisco Healthcare. With more than 24 years of experience in the healthcare equipment and financing markets, he brings unparalleled knowledge to assist hospitals and surgery and oncology centers with customized financial solutions. He has also built strong business relationships with large Group Purchase Organizations, which provide services to many healthcare customers in the marketplace.
“Dan enhances our strategy to bring more experience, focus, and innovation into our healthcare practice,” said Chad Fredrick, senior vice president of ePlus Group. “He will focus his efforts to better serve our targeted medical and technology equipment providers and healthcare customers as well as commercial, federal, and state and local government opportunities. His experience, in conjunction with ePlus' core customer service offerings, provides a valued resource for ePlus and its customers.”
“Hospitals choose ePlus for competitive pricing and the added value of managed solutions. ePlus helps customers stay on the cutting edge of patient care and overcome budget limitations,” said Zapatka.
Mr. Zapatka holds both an undergraduate and Master’s degree in Administration from Jacksonville University.
About ePlus Group
ePlus Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of ePlus inc., provides capital equipment leasing and related services to a wide variety of private industries, including healthcare as well as state and local governments and federal government contractors who sell to federal government agencies. For more information about our healthcare leasing practice, visit http://www.eplus.com/healthcare.htm.
About ePlus inc.
ePlus is a leading provider of technology solutions. ePlus enables organizations to optimize their IT infrastructure and supply chain processes by delivering world-class IT products from top manufacturers, professional services, flexible lease financing, proprietary software, and patented business methods. Founded in 1990, ePlus has more than 640 associates in 20+ locations serving federal, municipal, and commercial customers. The Company is headquartered in Herndon, VA. For more information, visit http://www.eplus.com, call 888-482-1122, or email info@eplus.com.
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