Dave Joseph Joins RPE as VP of Global Sales.

TAMPA, Fla. -- Retail Process Engineering (RPE) announced today the appointment of Dave Joseph as VP of global sales as part of the company's strategic goal to strengthen and expand global presence. Joseph will be responsible for both the strategic and tactical aspects for the development and implementation of the worldwide sales plan. He will focus on RPE's core business of providing consulting services, business process improvement, package selection, strategic IT planning and systems implementation to retailers across the globe.

"For RPE to continue to grow internationally and reach our next milestone, we required an experienced industry leader to manage our sales expansion efforts to create product and profit momentum," said Cliff Epstein, president, RPE. "Dave's proven sales experience and multi-channel background will allow RPE to leverage resources to be at the forefront of identifying the right solutions for our customers."

Joseph joins RPE from Island Pacific, Inc., a leading software developer and retail industry ERP solutions provider, where he served as senior vice president of global sales. He was responsible for recruitment and management of an international sales force and maintenance of strategic business partner relationships.

Accomplishments include sales to major international accounts, establishing relationships with key industry consultants and the successful design and deployment of a customer satisfaction improvement plan.

Notable long-term positions from his 25 year career include over 10 years at Page Digital, Inc. where he rose to executive vice president and served on the board of directors for the direct marketing industry software developer. He played a major role in the purchase of Page Digital by Island Pacific where he was asked to join the executive team.

He also held executive positions at Denver-based Computer System Dynamics, Inc. serving as vice president of sales and was on the board of directors.

RPE located in Tampa, Fla. provides strategic IT consulting services, business process improvements, remote operations management, implementation, integration, modification and system upgrades for retailers worldwide. Areas of expertise include Island Pacific's IPMS, JDA's E3, Arthur, Intactix, PMM and PMMS applications. Clients include Five Below, Party City, Spencer Gifts, rue21, Old Time Pottery, Dick's Sporting Goods, Forzani Group and Ralph Lauren Polo. For more information, visit http://www.rpesolutions.com.