Company News 2011

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Sven Akerman Promoted as Director of Technical Services

Lacey, WA (May 25, 2011) – Alliance Enterprises announces the promotion of Sven Akerman to Director of Technical Services.   As Alliance’s Enterprise Architect, Mr. Akerman currently oversees all technical issues regarding AWARE software and system architecture.  In his expanded role as Director of Technical Services, Mr. Akerman will also oversee, manage and direct the delivery of Alliance’s consulting services including implementation of new systems, customer support, business systems analysis, system interface design and development, data conversion, and overall client satisfaction.

"I am pleased to announce the promotion of Sven to Alliance’s Leadership Team“, commented Chris M. Pieper, Alliance's Chief Executive Officer.  “Sven has provided tremendous leadership to Alliance as the company’s Enterprise Architect.  His technical leadership, product architecture, and domain knowledge will add additional leadership and depth to our technical services and support team.”

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New position continues Alliance tradition of adding senior leadership with direct VR-Agency orientation and customer perspective.

Lacey, WA (March, 29, 2011) Alliance Enterprises, responding to the growing demand for its AWARE^® vocational rehabilitation case management software, announced the hiring of Lori Shader-Patterson as the Company’s Director of Project Management.  As a member of Alliance’s Leadership team, Lori oversees the coordination and delivery of the AWARE case management family of products and services, including project management, implementation and training, and resources needed to assure the company’s commitment to deliver on-time, on-budget and exceed project expectations.  Lori continues Alliance tradition to adding senior leadership with direct VR-Agency orientation and customer perspective to company’s Leadership Team.

Prior to joining Alliance, for 16 years Lori was a division director at Michigan Rehabilitation Services (General), with experience including: budget, contracts, purchasing and grants; federal, budget and management reports; program evaluation; district office management; Social Security Reimbursement and Ticket to Work; Independent Living; AWARE and technology.

Lori has a Master’s degree in Public Administration from Western Michigan University and post-graduate studies at Michigan State University.

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Comprehensive Case Management for American Indian Vocational Rehabilitation Programs available for the first time as Software as a Service.

Lacey, WA (March 1, 2011) – Alliance Enterprises, the leading provider of case management solutions for vocational rehabilitation, today announced new subscription options for American Indian Vocational Rehabilitation (AIVR) programs.  In today’s ever-changing environment, a small number of AIVR counselors are required to provide a wide variety of services, as well as extensive documentation and reporting, all while striving to increase successful outcomes for a growing client base.  The needs of the AIVR program have matured beyond managing cases through paper, MS Excel, or Access-based applications.

The new Software as a Service (SaaS), AWARE Express for AIVR, was developed specifically for the unique needs and requirements of the AIVR program.  As a cloud application, AWARE offers a secure and maintenance-free footprint, is easy to learn, easy to use, and cost effective.  Case records can be securely created and updated from any location that offers Internet access.  Integrated business rules ensure compliance with federal reporting, data integrity and conformance to policy.  With AWARE, AIVR staff can spend less time on paperwork, requisitions and mundane reporting; and more time helping clients achieve their program goals.