Document Security Systems Nominates Two New Board Members
ROCHESTER, N.Y., April 25, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Document Security
Systems, Inc. (DSS), a leading developer and integrator of cloud computing data
security and security printing technologies which prevent counterfeiting and
brand fraud, announced today it has nominated two new candidates for election to
its board of directors.
DSS has nominated Roger O'Brien and David Klein to stand for election as
independent members of the board at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders on June
14, 2012. Current Directors, Tim Ashman (a director since 2004) and Alan Harrison
(a director since 2003), will not seek re-election at the annual meeting. Their
terms as director will end on June 14, 2012.
"Both Roger and David have experience and expertise that will make them valuable
additions to our Board of Directors," said Robert Fagenson, Chairman of Document
Security Systems, Inc. "In addition to John Cronin, who recently joined our Board
in February, Roger and David will bring fresh perspectives and proven success to
our Board as DSS continues to progress its long-term strategic plan. We truly
appreciate the work and contribution that Tim and Al made to DSS during their
tenure."
Roger O'Brien is President of O'Brien Associates, LLC, a general management
consulting firm providing advisory and implementation services to managements in
a variety of competitive industries, with special focus on interim general
management, technology commercialization, marketing and strategy development. The
firm was founded in 1999 and has offices in Rochester, New York and Santa Fe, New
Mexico. Mr. O'Brien's background includes serving as Chief Operating Officer of
Ultralife Batteries, Inc. a publicly-held manufacturer of advanced battery power
sources and as an officer of Sun Microsystems, Inc. during a period in the late
1980's when the company grew from $500 million to $2 billion in sales over a
24-month period. Mr. O'Brien is a member of the Board of Directors of Odyssey
Software, Inc. and Bristol ID Technologies, Inc. He also serves as an adjunct
professor of the Human Resources Development graduate school program at Rochester
Institute of Technology. Mr. O'Brien received a Bachelor of Science degree in
Nuclear Engineering from New York University and a MBA from The Wharton School of
the University of Pennsylvania.
David Klein has served as Senior Vice President & Treasurer of Constellation
Brands, Inc., since March 2009. From September 2004 until March 2009, Mr. Klein
served in the capacities of Vice President, Business Development and Chief
Financial Officer of Constellation Europe, for Constellation Brands. In his
current role, Mr. Klein is responsible for the quantitative management of risk,
improving company-wide cash flow generation and the management of capital
structure. Mr. Klein's previous contributions at Constellation Brands include
lead roles in several international acquisitions and divestitures, as well as
conceptualizing and executing Constellation's United Kingdom distribution joint
venture. Preceding his tenure at Constellation Brands, Mr. Klein was Chief
Financial Officer at Montana Mills Bread Co., Inc., where he was involved with
the transition from private to public company status and the subsequent sale of
Montana Mills to Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. Mr. Klein holds a Bachelor's Degree
in Economics from SUNY Geneseo and received his MBA from SUNY Buffalo.
About DSS (Document Security Systems, Inc.):DSS provides counterfeit prevention
and comprehensive brand and digital information protection solutions to
corporations, governments, and financial institutions around the world. DSS
develops and manufactures products and services containing patented and patent
pending optical deterrent technologies that help prevent counterfeiting and brand
fraud from the use of the most advanced scanners and copiers in the market. DSS's
customized solutions are designed to protect against product diversion,
counterfeit, and other costly and damaging events. In addition, The Company owns
numerous patented and patent-pending technologies and products.
For more information on DSS and its subsidiaries, please visit DSSsecure.com.
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For more information:Investor Relations:Nicole Acton585-325-3610Email:
ir@documentsecurity.com
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