TACOMA, Wash. — Paulson Computer Systems completed a
five-year stock purchase buyout from a non-employed
primary shareholder, making Paulson an entirely
employee-owned corporation, the company recently
reported. Upon completing the purchase, the stock was
redistributed among all employee shareholders and a new
board of directors was appointed, the company said.
David Bledsoe Sr., Paulson's director of sales and
marketing, was elected president of the board of
directors, and he will also serve as the CEO. James
Hepola, general manager for Paulson, will serve as vice
president. Ben Cummins from customer support will serve
as Paulson's secretary and treasurer.
"We are very excited for this achievement and for what
the future holds, not only for us as employees, but also
to our many customers and clients who have supported us
throughout the years. 2009 will be an exciting year and
we plan to make some exciting announcements regarding
both our MarineSoft and InvenTrakk product lines later
this year," Bledsoe said.
Paulson Computer Systems makes dealership management
software systems for the marine, RV, outdoor power
equipment and outdoor powersports industries.