SEATTLE, WA – Satori Software today announced that industry leader, Bob Schimek, has joined the company as senior director of postal affairs. In this role, Schimek will work closely with industry associations and USPS^® to mediate postal initiatives, ensuring that Satori Software customers receive the insight and mailing solutions needed to successfully navigate the changing postal landscape.

"It’s my pleasure to welcome Bob Schimek into the Satori Software family. A highly respected leader in the mailing industry, Bob’s passion and dedication will directly benefit our customers," said Dale Garrett, president of Satori Software. "His knowledge and experience will provide invaluable guidance as we develop educational programs, technology and services that help mailers solve their data and mailing-related business challenges."

"I am excited to join Satori Software. Its active investments in its customers and the future of the mailing industry include the acquisitions of the Postalsoft Presort technology and Monticello Software," said Bob Schimek, senior director of postal affairs, Satori Software. "The energy and enthusiasm at Satori Software for supporting the mailing industry make me proud be a part of the team."

Schimek joins Satori Software’s team of industry leaders, Corey Smith, Joe Bailey and Kim Mauch, to represent its customers as the primary liaison with USPS and at postal industry associations including PostCom, MTAC, IDEAlliance, AMSP, AMEE and others. As one of the MTAC representatives for IDEAlliance, Schimek works with industry stakeholders and USPS to help ensure specifications meet the needs of the USPS Intelligent Mail® initiatives.

"Unquestionably, these are challenging times. Significant changes are taking place as USPS continues to leverage technology to eliminate costs and streamline mail processing," Schimek continues. "I am confident Satori Software will create and evolve solutions that help mailers turn these challenges into opportunities."

To learn more, join Schimek in his upcoming webinar "Current State of the Postal Industry with Bob Schimek" scheduled for March 12 at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time. Additional information and registration are available at http://www.satorisoftware.com/learn/webinars/.

Schimek has 24 years of experience developing mailing solutions. Prior to joining Satori Software, Schimek served as a leader in postal software engineering for several mailing technology vendors. Most notably he was director of postal software engineering for Firstlogic Postalsoft and director of commercial mail development for the SAP BusinessObjects Postalsoft product line.