Press Release

Swish Announces New Leadership in Support of Company Growth

January 18, 2023

Rick Shafer named chief revenue officer

PRESS RELEASE JANUARY 18, 2023 09:30 EDT

MCLEAN, VA., JANUARY 18, 2002 –

MCLEAN, Va, January 18, 2023 – Swish Data Corporation (Swish), a provider of technology solutions and engineering services to the U.S. Federal Government with a focus on high-quality outcomes for customers, today announced that Rick Shafer, formerly vice president of DoD sales for Swish, is being promoted to chief revenue officer.  “Rick joined Swish over a year ago to grow our DoD business. During his tenure I have been very impressed with his knowledge of the market, leadership, and aggressive growth strategy,” stated Monty Deel, chief executive officer for Swish.  “Rick is charged with developing Swish’s ‘go to market’ strategy, while leading our sales organization. Swish experienced substantial growth in 2022 with YoY earnings over 30%.  Rick’s dedication and experience will be essential to ensuring that this kind of growth continues.”  Rick brings more than seventeen years of sales and leadership experience working for companies such as Riverbed, Cisco, and Worldwide Technology. 

 “Rick replaces Kevin Gordon, who held this role for the past six formative years,” Deel continued. “Kevin did an exemplary job in growing our business during his tenure.  He will remain a part of the Swish team where he will serve as a trusted advisor and the company’s chief strategy officer helping to guide the company’s future.”

About Swish Data

Swish is a provider of technology solutions and engineering services to the U.S. Federal Government with a focus on high-quality outcomes for customers. Experienced and certified engineers research and evaluate the most innovative technologies on the market and then develops full life cycle solution offerings to ensure that customers realize maximum operational value. Since 2006, Swish has delivered high-performance solutions and services to the Federal Government market ensuring that customer’s digital service capabilities, performance and security exceed expectations and requirements. Swish is a Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned and HUBZone certified Small Business.  www.swishdata.com 

Contact:  Sherryl Dorch

sdorch@swishdata.com