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ABC Financial taps Washington as CIO

Monday, October 05, 2015 — 18:14:29 (EDT)

Little Rock, Ark., Oct. 5, 2015 -- Today, ABC Financial (ABC), the leading software and payment processing provider to the health and fitness industry, announced the appointment of Lee Washington as Chief Information Officer.

As Chief Information Officer, Lee Washington is responsible for all aspects of technology and operations utilized to deliver world-class products and services to ABC customers. With over 20 years of experience, he is recognized for demonstrating the right combination of visionary leadership, technical pedigree, and domain expertise. He is passionate about implementing innovative & cost-effective IT solutions while developing and leading high-performing teams. Prior to joining ABC, Washington was Vice President of Information Technology at Acxiom, one of the country's largest information service providers. There he provided leadership for a global team responsible for strategic technical direction and transformation activities of Acxiom's Workforce Productivity Solutions and IT operations for APAC.

"Washington has been a respected member of the Information Technology community for years," stated Paul Schaller, ABC Financial CEO/President. "His proven ability to lead and his dedication to customer satisfaction will help in his journey to bettering our company."

About ABC Financial Launched in 1981, ABC Financial has revolutionized software and payment processing for the health and fitness industry. Headquartered in the Little Rock, Ark. area, ABC Financial serves approximately 7,500 clubs throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. The company's innovative club management software, DataTrak, is the most complete web-based software in the health and fitness industry. www.abcfinancial.com .

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Source: Company press release.