Ms. Masini to help expand Patina's presence in Chicago, helping companies benefit from the expertise of Patina Professionals 

Patina Solutions^®, a unique professional services firm that provides seasoned professionals on a flexible basis to help companies achieve their business objectives, has hired Silvia Masini as Managing Director of its Chicago office.

"With Silvia's impressive consulting and human resources background, strong leadership abilities and positive energy, she will be a catalyst to the success of our Chicago office," said Mike Harris, Founder and CEO of Patina Solutions. "Having known Silvia for more than 20 years, I am pleased to have her on our team, helping us to establish Patina's brand and presence in the Chicago marketplace."

"It's exciting to be a part of Patina, as the company is in the position of leading change in the way we'll work in the future," stated Ms. Masini. "The ability for companies and individuals to remain agile and flexible will be a source of competitive advantage for all moving forward."

Ms. Masini has more than 20 years of leadership, management, consulting and corporate human resources experience in both large corporate and early-stage company settings. Formerly a Partner in Mercer Consulting's Human Capital business, she has more than 10 years of professional services experience, leading and working with large and mid-size organizations, across multiple industries, on the development, delivery and administration of human capital and human resource solutions.

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Bob Fronberry, Practice Director - Technology Services, weighs in on how external resources are increasingly important to CIOs.

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Will build Patina's presence in New England, helping companies benefit from the expertise of Patina Professionals

Patina Solutions, a unique professional services firm that provides seasoned professionals on a flexible basis to help companies achieve their business objectives, has hired Jud DeCew as Managing Director of its Boston office.

"Leading our newest office, which opened in April, Jud will be introducing the firm to organizations and building our local Portfolio of Talent of accomplished professionals over the age of 50," said Mike Harris, founder and CEO of Patina Solutions. "He will be an integral part of our expansion into the Boston market, and we are pleased to have him on our team."

Over the past 20 years, DeCew has served as the New England Regional Executive or Managing Director for four national professional services organizations, including The Hunter Group and Capital H Group.

"This is a unique opportunity to build Patina's presence in New England and to be in a position to offer meaningful work engagements and earning opportunities to members of an important demographic group - professionals over the age of 50, which I am also a part of," said DeCew. "It would be hard to think of a better position to be in."

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By: Alysha Schertz

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700% expected growth and unique niche attracts investors despite down economy

Patina Solutions, a unique professional services firm that provides seasoned professionals on a flexible basis to help companies achieve their business objectives, has successfully raised $1.5 million to support its growth – including the opening of an office in Boston, Mass. This third round of funding for the company was officially closed at the end of 2009.

“Patina’s story, results and plans resonated very well with angel investors, even in these still difficult economic times,” said Mike Harris, co-founder and CEO of Patina Solutions. “Patina now has almost 50 individual investors from several states including Wis., Ill., Mich. and Ohio. We are continuing to grow and are expecting a 700% increase in sales from 2009 to 2010.”

Headquartered in the Milwaukee area, Patina has offices in Chicago and Cleveland – making Boston its fourth office location opened since the company’s inception at the end of 2008. Patina boasts more than 500 talented Professionals in its Portfolio of Talent and plans to expand nationwide over the next five years.

Patina’s ability to attract investors and expand operations is largely due to its unique niche of providing flexible workforce solutions and baby boomer expertise to clients. This is a significant offering given that many employers are hesitant to hire additional staff, and the aging baby boomer workforce is transitioning into retirement and looking for flexible work options.

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Patina Solutions Appoints Robert Fronberry Practice Director - Technology Services

Patina Solutions, a unique professional services firm that focuses on high-quality, engagement-based employment for seasoned professionals, generally over the age of 50, has hired Robert Fronberry as Practice Director - Technology Services.

As Practice Director - Technology Services, Fronberry will be responsible for helping the company to secure and execute technology-related engagements for clients. In addition, he will assist in building Patina's IT Portfolio of Talent for each of the company's three offices.

Fronberry is a proven technology executive with more than 32 years of progressive experience, the last 17 years at the senior management level. He has held CIO positions with Solo Cup, Broan Nutone and Vivendi Water. Fronberry started his career with Coopers and Lybrand and holds degrees from University of Wisconsin, Madison (BBA) and Northwestern University - Kellogg GSM (MBA).

"Bob's technical vision and leadership have assisted many companies in the development and execution of effective technology strategies," said Mike Harris, co-founder and CEO of Patina Solutions. "He will be a tremendous asset in helping Patina serve companies that require experienced technology talent - whether it is interim or part-time CIOs or professionals needed to take on any technology-related projects."

"I am excited to be a part of Patina Solutions. Our model of utilizing proven professionals with a minimum of 25 years of experience provides exceptional talent in the strategy, planning and delivery of technology for large, medium and small companies," said Fronberry. "Patina can provide part-time or interim IT leadership, IT program management, IT assessments and analysis, mentoring and evaluation of IT staffs, etc."

"Patina is a solution I wish I had access to when I was running IT departments - flexible and talented resources available on an as needed basis," added Fronberry. "Our IT professionals bring a depth of knowledge and experience that delivers value immediately."

Leveraging Your Seasoned Employees
By: Joan Lloyd

"Lately, I've been hearing an interesting theme, as I network among friends and colleagues. In a recent conversation with a friend, she was lamenting the fact that so many baby boomers were retiring at her company, those who remained were scrambling to fill the gaps. "And so many of them are leaving with valuable years of experience, all that knowledge is walking out the door with them.""

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Mike Harris Spoke at the Executive Network Group of Greater Chicago Meeting
Mike Harris, Patina's founder and CEO, was the keynote speaker at the event, where he addressed, "Opportunities in the Flexible Workforce -- The Patina Solution," and discussed how the flexible worker is the employee model of the future, especially for older professionals. The event was held November 19, 2009.