David Perrier Named McCusker & Company Director of IT

Brings years of web and e-commerce platform development experience to new position.

2013-04-16

DALLAS, TX, April 16, 2013 (Press-News.org) McCusker & Company, a leading worldwide provider of consumer and commercial extended warranty services, today took another step towards expanding its data management, e-commerce and technology capability. David Perrier has been named the new Director of IT for the firm with the goal to develop the next generation of technology applications to expand market share and enhance the customer experience.

"David is a bright technology visionary that has the capability, expertise and knowledge to continue our leadership in technology applications for the extended warranty industry," said McCusker & Company Chief Executive Officer Will McCusker, J.D. "We are known as a leader in the use of technology to bring more convenience and self-service functionality to our customers. We are excited to have David on board in a key leadership position to make this user experience even more robust."

Perrier brings years of e-commerce and business web technology experience to his new role at McCusker & Company. He last served as the Director of Web Development for Allen, Texas-based Commobus Incorporated and also was the Business Process Coach specializing in e-commerce for Zwitty Solutions in Dallas.

He has strong experience in a number of web enhancing technology applications and has hands-on development knowledge in web return-on-investment, search engine optimization and Coldfusion e-commerce solutions.

Perrier majored in e-commerce at Texas Christian University with a minor in behavioral economics. He was a Calvary Scout, honorably discharged, in the United States Army. In his free time he likes to volunteer as a nonprofit consultant - helping to identify solutions for education and allowance of employment for homeless, single mothers, pregnant mothers, disabled and misplaced individuals.

About McCusker & Company

McCusker & Company is an extended warranty consulting firm founded by industry experts and is headquartered in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Its international division, known as McCusker & Company of the Caribbean is headquartered in St. George's, Grenada and has an office in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

It specializes in the extended warranty service contract industry providing consulting, extended warranty programs, service programs, management and support for your warranty call center and on-site service needs. McCusker & Company also functions as litigation consulting experts on complex litigation projects, technology sales, and arbitration and industry disputes.

The firm also founded and developed www.WarrantyKits.com and www.WarrantyGiftCard.com. For more information call 800-734-0819.

Media Contact:

Brad Friedman
McCusker & Company
Phone: 800-734-0819

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