JDP Holdings Acquires Staff Trak Software from Netcom, Inc.

Feb. 1, 2010 - PRLog -- JDP Holdings, Inc. announced today an investment in Staff Trak, the leading provider of scheduling software for accounting firms.  Over 300 offices on 6 continents use Staff Trak to manage millions of scheduled hours annually.  Staff Trak has become the industry standard for auditing, tax and consultancy practices.

“Staff Trak Software meets the special scheduling needs of accounting firms – from the largest international firms to regional companies with ambition. As CPA’s, we understand the mission critical nature of matching professional staff with the unique demands of clients in a business with numerous deadlines.  The Staff Trak team of experienced professionals performs flawlessly, leading to extraordinary customer retention.  We will continue to invest in customer-driven improvements for our existing customers while expanding our marketing efforts,” said David Roush, CPA and President – JDP Holdings.

Staff Trak is the most versatile, comprehensive scheduling tool on the market today.  Since 1985 capabilities have expanded to include: customizable staffing schedules and client requirements, due date tracking, staff evaluation tracking, and daily reporting.  To assure security and system responsiveness, all data remains on the client’s servers.  Staff Trak interfaces seamlessly with enterprise reporting systems and each firm’s proprietary systems.  

Michael Desson will assume General Manager responsibilities for the company.  Mike began his career as a software developer for accounting and payroll systems. He joined the Staff Trak team in 1994, where his assignments included a full database conversion from DOS on Oracle to today’s Windows versions on SQL servers.  As GM, he will continue to oversee day-to-day operations and manage client site installations and training.

About JDP Holdings
JDP Holdings, Inc. is a newly formed investment company created to make long-term investments in software businesses.  “We formed JDP Holdings to bring resources and experience to profitably grow select software businesses,” says Roush.  “My partners built a very successful business growing Merry Meeting, Inc., a company that invests exclusively in franchisors.  We see a parallel opportunity in the software arena.”

Most recently Dave was the founder and CEO of Insurance.com, the largest on-line auto insurance agency in the U.S.  He was selected as one of Ernst and Young Entrepreneurs of the Year in 2007.  Prior to launching Insurance.com, Dave was Division President, Strategic Alliances at Progressive Insurance.  He is a CPA, a graduate of the Harvard Business School and the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

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Staff Trak is the leading provider of scheduling software for accounting firms.
Headquartered in Beaver Dam, WI, Staff Trak has provided customized staff tracking solutions since 1985. Visit www.staftrak.com or call Mike Desson at 920-885-6161.