HOUSTON, Oct 02, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Administaff, Inc. (NYSE: ASF),
the nation's leading professional employer organization, today announced Mark
W. Allen has joined the Administaff management team in the role of vice
president of strategic planning. Allen will be responsible for managing all
aspects of Administaff's corporate strategic planning activities, as well as
the evaluation of new business opportunities and how they might align with,
and contribute to, Administaff's profitable growth. He will report to Paul J.
Sarvadi, chairman and chief executive officer.
"Having Mark in this position is a tremendous fit for our company,"
Sarvadi said. "He has covered Administaff as a research analyst for several
years and understands both our company and the business services sector.
Mark's expertise and demonstrated abilities will help Administaff continue to
lead the way in providing HR solutions for small business."
Prior to joining Administaff, Allen held various roles with SunTrust
Robinson Humphrey, last serving the Business Services group as managing
director, investment banking. Allen was recognized as a leading research
analyst in the human resources and business services sector by placing or
receiving honorable mention in five consecutive Institutional Investor polls
from 1999-2003. He earned a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and a
master's degree in management science from Georgia Institute of Technology.
Allen is also a Chartered Financial Analyst.
Administaff is the nation's leading professional employer organization
(PEO), serving as a full-service human resources department that provides
small and medium-sized businesses with administrative relief, big-company
benefits, reduced liabilities and a systematic way to improve productivity.
The company operates 41 sales offices in 22 major markets. For additional
information, visit Administaff's Web site at http://www.administaff.com .
SOURCE Administaff, Inc.
Investor Relations Douglas S. Sharp, Vice President, Finance, Chief Financial
Officer and Treasurer, +1-281-348-3232, or Douglas_Sharp@Administaff.comMedia
Susan Emfinger, Director, Corporate Communications, +1-281-348-3105, or
Susan_Emfinger@Administaff.com both of Administaff, Inc.