November 10, 2008 (Milwaukee, WI) – Patina Solutions, a unique professional services firm headquartered in Milwaukee, announced today that it has secured and closed on its initial angel capital funding round of approximately $1.4 million. Patina has begun operations in Milwaukee and is evaluating markets to open its second office.

Patina Solutions deploys professionals generally over fifty years old to work on projects and consulting engagements for companies in multiple industries. Patina provides a wide range of talent for functions including, but not limited to, engineering, human resources, customer service, sales and marketing, R&D and information technology. Clients benefit from the experience and expertise of seasoned executives and managers who help them meet workload demands through special projects, interim management needs, consulting, training and ongoing operational resources and support.

 “Our plan is to open and operate two offices in the next year and then to continue our expansion to establish a nationwide presence over the next several years,” said Mike Harris, co-founder and CEO. “We believe the concept of Patina is timely as many mature professionals want, or need, to keep working after their traditional careers but plan to -- or want to -- do so in a flexible and meaningful way. Forward-thinking businesses, concerned about baby boomer retirements within their organizations, can tap into the wise and seasoned talent Patina is offering on-demand,” continued Harris. “I am very proud to be associated with the excellent professionals of Patina Solutions.”

Harris is an experienced entrepreneur with significant success in start-up and high growth companies. Patina Solutions is his sixth professional services start-up since 1995. He is best known as the founder and former CEO of Milwaukee’s own Jefferson Wells, which was acquired by Manpower in 2001. He also started Capital H Group, and co-founded SilverTrain (now called Sagence Group), Novo Group and Adams Harris where he continues to be active and serves on the Board of Directors.

Joining Patina as co-founder and Vice President of Operations is Debbie Seeger. “I am excited to be working with Mike Harris again. We share the same values of excellent client service and providing flexible, tailored and affordable solutions,” said Seeger. “We believe the market will embrace the Patina concept. Certainly the demographic and economic trends support it,” added Seeger. Seeger was most recently a business development executive at Jefferson Wells in Milwaukee and has several years of regional management and operating experience in the professional and temporary service industries.

Patina Solutions has already raised approximately $1.4 million in start up capital from individual angel investors to launch the build-out of a national enterprise over the next five years. “Our investors, most of who are from the Greater Milwaukee area, are betting on our compelling story and our exciting growth plans,” said Harris. “The Milwaukee community is great for raising angel money if you are able to demonstrate a smart and well thought-out business plan and have an experienced leadership team. Patina Solutions fits the bill on both counts and as a result, we have raised capital in a tough economic environment,” added Harris.

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Debbie Seeger or Mike Harris
(414) 258-9810
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