ZipRealty, Inc. Announces Gary A. Wetsel as New Board Member
July 25 2007 - 8:24AM
Business Wire
ZipRealty, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZIPR) today announced that Gary A. Wetsel
was elected to the Board of Directors at the May 2007 annual
shareholders meeting. Mr. Wetsel will serve as the Chair of the
Audit Committee and as a member of the Corporate Governance and
Nominating Committee. Wetsel is currently an independent
consultant. He previously served as Executive Vice President,
Finance, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer
of Aspect Communications Corporation, a provider of enterprise
customer contact solutions. He has held senior executive management
positions with several other high-tech companies, including Vice
President and Chief Financial Officer of Zhone Technologies, Inc.,
President and Chief Executive Officer of WarpSpeed Communications
Corp., Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Wyse
Technology, Inc., and President and Chief Executive Officer of
Borland International, Inc. Wetsel previously served on the board
of directors and chaired the audit committee of LookSmart Ltd. and
served on the board of directors and audit committee of Blue
Martini Software, Inc. He is a Certified Public Accountant
(inactive) and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting
from Bentley College. �Gary is a meaningful addition to our Board
and we are pleased to have him join us,� said Donald Wood, Chairman
of the Board of Directors. �His broad experience with technology
related organizations and overall financial and business experience
will greatly benefit the ZipRealty leadership team.� About
ZipRealty, Inc. ZipRealty is a full-service residential real estate
brokerage firm. The Company uses the Internet, proprietary
technology and efficient business processes to provide home buyers
and sellers with high-quality service and value. Founded in 1999,
the Company currently operates in 28 major markets in 17 states and
the District of Columbia with over 2,000 sales agents. The
Company's client-centric business strategy utilizes a sophisticated
Web site, which enables home buyers and sellers to access
comprehensive local Multiple Listing Services home listings data
and other relevant information. The Company also utilizes a
proprietary business management technology platform, which reduces
costs and allows the Company to pass on significant financial
savings to consumers. This Internet-enabled, technology-driven,
employee-based model provides the Company with a distinct
competitive advantage, allowing ZipRealty to consistently deliver
outstanding service to clients. For more information on ZipRealty,
visit www.ziprealty.com or call 1-800-CALL-ZIP (1-800-225-5947).
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