LANHAM, Md., Sept. 23 -- Group 1 Software, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Pitney Bowes Inc., announced today that Michael Overturf has been named vice president of professional services for Group 1's Enterprise Solutions Division. In his position, he will have responsibility for the implementation of all of Group 1's data quality, data integration, direct marketing and business geographics software solutions for the Enterprise Solutions Division. Before joining Group 1, Mr. Overturf managed several software development firms. He also worked for Alexander Proudfoot PLC in London, restructuring and analyzing over 80 companies in a wide variety of industries, including mail order, airline operations, manufacturing, and services. In 1994 Mr. Overturf founded Overturf Productivity Management, a firm specializing in increasing the efficiency of corporate operations. "Mike's extensive background in both software development and operational management has given him the expertise needed to manage enterprise software implementations with maximum effectiveness for our customers, " said Bob Bowen, President of Group 1 Software. "We are delighted to have such a capable individual for this key position."