ATLANTA, August 27, 2014 – Rural Sourcing, leading domestic IT sourcing company focused on cost-effective onshore software development and support, announced today the addition of Darrell Runyan as Development Center Manager to its Jonesboro-based team. Darrell brings over twenty years of experience leading service delivery organizations in several market verticals.
For over a quarter of a century, Runyan has been instrumental in delivering world-class services to some of the largest and most demanding customers in the world. He began his professional career at Alltel Information Services, working around the globe to launch and/or evaluate technical support and development center operations on several continents. Holding several critical leadership positions, he has led a diverse customer base of private customers and corporate clientele.
“We are very excited to welcome Darrell to the team” said Ingrid Miller, V.P. of Client Services at Rural Sourcing. “He is bringing extensive experience to our Arkansas development center and we’re looking forward to seeing the results Darrell’s experience brings.”
“Rural Sourcing’s business model is one I can unequivocally support,” said Runyan. “It was clear to me from the beginning that Rural Sourcing is positioned in the marketplace to achieve great success in the future, and I’m delighted to be a part of that growth.”
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