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Astra HR Appoints Scott Cherry as New Director of Sales, New Sales Director Brings Extensive Experience in HR Outsourcing and Consulting

Astra HR, a leader in providing innovative outsourced human resource management solutions, today announced the appointment of Scott Cherry as the company’s new Director of Sales. Joining Astra HR at a critical stage in which the company’s recognition as an industry leader is accelerating, Cherry will lead the effort to drive sales taking Astra HR to the next level as a national leader in the Professional Employer Organization (PEO) and Human Resources Outsourcing (HRO) industry.

Rockville, MD—Astra HR, a leader in providing innovative outsourced human resource management solutions, today announced the appointment of Scott Cherry as the company’s new Director of Sales. Joining Astra HR at a critical stage in which the company’s recognition as an industry leader is accelerating, Cherry will lead the effort to drive sales taking Astra HR to the next level as a national leader in the Professional Employer Organization (PEO) and Human Resources Outsourcing (HRO) industry.

Adding to the woeful performance of the market for IPOs this year, five more companies pulled plans to brave the U.S. exchanges this week and not a single IPO priced anywhere in the world, including the PEO - Professional Employer Organization - SOI Holdings.

Dianna Sheppard, CEO of Advantec, will serve on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Professional Employer Organizations (NAPEO) in 2009 and 2010. Ms. Sheppard was also named to Thunderbird School of Global Council.

Tampa, FL—Dianna Sheppard, CEO of Advantec, will serve in 2009 and 2010 on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Professional Employer Organizations (NAPEO). NAPEO represents the $63 billion PEO industry, which delivers Fortune 500 employee benefits and human resources expertise to America’s main-street businesses.
Sheppard was elected to serve as a NAPEO Director by a vote of the national membership during the association’s annual conference in mid-September. Nearly 850 PEO leaders and vendors participated in the conference and trade show, which is the largest gathering of leaders in the PEO industry.

LifeLock Partners with AmCheck to Bring Premier Identity Protection Services to a Half Million People - AmCheck a national provider of Payroll Services, ASO Services and Professional Employer Organization (PEO) services

TEMPE, Ariz.,—Nothing puts a damper on a pay-day celebration like finding out that the dollars on your pay stub have been stolen, along with your identity. Although tiny in size, your pay stub can be pretty valuable in the hands of a criminal. Personal information printed on your check, such as your full name, address and Social Security Number, are key pieces that a thief needs to steal your identity.

ALEXANDRIA, Va.,—The Connecticut Professional Employer Organization Act, Bill HB5113, has been signed into law by Gov. Jodi Rell. Included in the new act is a groundbreaking licensing program that provides employer status to the more than 40 professional employer organizations (PEOs) delivering human resource management, employee benefits, payroll and workers’ compensation to thousands of small business owners in Connecticut.