HKS Medical Information Systems Acquires Four

Talent acquired to accommodate growth

Omaha, April 30, 2008:  HKS Medical Information Systems, the market leader in organ transplant software, is pleased to announce the addition of four individuals to our team.

Deborah Kipp has been hired as the Manager of Quality Assurance.  Deborah’s background in the creation of Quality Assurance programs will drive compliance with regulatory agencies as HKS Medical Information Systems enters new markets.  Deborah was formerly with the Lozier Corporation and LAB-InterLink. 

Cheryl Straw will be enhancing the Technical Services team as a Senior Support Specialist.  Cheryl’s diverse background supporting software and network infrastructure will be instrumental as she guides hospital medical and technical teams in the day-to-day use and maintenance of HKS’s transplant software.

Susan Jensen’s years of healthcare administrative support will be instrumental as she works within all corporate areas to assist with various administrative projects.  Susan comes to HKS Medical Information Systems with experience from Children’s Hospital and Alegent HealthCare. 

Carrie Kirlin, Controller and Director of Human Resources, will oversee all financial functions as well as advise and maintain all human resource/regulatory needs for the company and its management team.  Prior to HKS, she was the CFO for Red Giant Oil in Council Bluffs. 

HKS Medical Information Systems, celebrating its 15th year, is an Omaha, Nebraska based company and the leader in organ transplant software.  The flagship product, “OTTR” (Organ Transplant Tracking Record”, is used in over 60 major hospitals throughout the United States and Canada.  In 2003, HKS was named to Inc. Magazine’s list of 500 fastest growing private companies. The University of Nebraska awarded HKS with the Walter Scott Entrepreneurial Business Award in 2005.