Federal IT Solutions Veteran Joins Quest Software.

Quest Selects Jerry Elmquist to Support Public Sector Group

ALISO VIEJO, Calif. -- Quest Software (Nasdaq:QSFT) today announced the appointment of Jerry Elmquist as manager of public sector channels and alliances. Elmquist brings more than two decades of public sector information technology and network solutions experience to Quest. In his new role, Elmquist will work with the public sector sales team and channels to package solutions for Quest's government and education customers.

"Jerry is a strong addition to the Quest team," said Paul Garver, vice president of Quest's public sector group. "His depth of knowledge and wealth of experience, particularly with the military, will serve to enhance and deepen our relationships with partners and channels."

Most recently, Elmquist was managing principal at Internosis (now EMC) where he was responsible for the company's strategy for supporting the Army, Army contract management and business development. Prior to that, Elmquist worked with SI International, a provider of information technology and network solutions for the federal government. At SI International, he spearheaded business development for Department of Defense (DoD) accounts, including new wins at AFPCA, Army eHR and DIMHRS. Elmquist previously worked as director of federal programs at Wang Labs, director of strategic planning at Unisys and manager of federal programs at Hewlett Packard. He is a graduate of Augustana College in Sioux Falls, SD, and received significant federal acquisition training and experience in his 12-year career with the U.S. Army, Executive Office of the President and General Service Administration.

"Quest Public Sector has an outstanding reputation with the Army and with systems integrators serving the federal market," said Elmquist. "I am proud to be a part of the Quest team that is driving performance and productivity for public sector organizations."

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