DALLAS–(April 5, 2007)– Padgett President and CEO David Torok, announced the company has named Kirk Lawrence Chief Information Officer (CIO). “This is a new executive level position,” Torok said. “Kirk Lawrence is Padgett’s first CIO, and we’re pleased to welcome him to our senior management team.” In his new role, Lawrence will report directly to Torok, and be responsible for all I.T. functions that include hardware and software systems, working closely with customers on integration between their systems and Padgett's, along with all mailing databases. He will also be involved in creating new workflow strategies. Lawrence has directed a broad range of enterprise and job specific I.T. solutions in the printing industry and most recently was employed at Motheral Printing.