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Former DEED Chief Explains Why He Left for Kraus-Anderson

Former DEED Chief Explains Why He Left for Kraus-Anderson

Mark Phillips, who became DEED commissioner in January 2011, said he was “a good fit for a good part of the DEED work” but didn’t enjoy the administrative part of his role; he plans to retire in about five years and wanted to end his career in the private sector.

XRS Promotes Finance VP Weber, Names Him CFO

Weber succeeds Scott Christian, who abruptly resigned in June after about a year on the job; the leadership transition comes at a time when XRS is shifting away from onboard fleet-management systems and toward the use of mobile devices.

Atomic Playpen Founders Part Ways; Venjohn Stays CEO

Troy Venjohn, who will now serve as Atomic Playpen’s sole CEO, said co-founder Michael Kretsinger left to pursue “a number of potential opportunities” outside of the agency. Kretsinger, meanwhile, declined to disclose his reason for leaving or future plans.