PORTLAND, OR – May 27, 2010 – Jama Software, the leading provider of Web-based requirements management software, today announces the appointment of Lori Schmall to its executive management team as Vice President of Services. Lori will be responsible for Jama’s global professional services and support organization, working directly with customers within North America and through Jama’s partners in Europe and Asia.

Ms. Schmall is an accomplished manager with over 20 years experience leading large-scale development projects and services organizations, with a proven track record of delivering customer satisfaction and growth. Prior to Jama, Lori was the Chief Operating Officer at Grist.org, a non-profit environmental news and multimedia organization. Her previous work experience includes management roles in custom application development, project management, systems design and business process improvement for Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. (ACS), Salomon Brothers and as a consultant managing teams through organizational change.

“Lori is an experienced executive who brings tremendous customer-focus to Jama and we’re excited to add her leadership to our management team,” said Eric Winquist, co-founder and CEO of Jama Software. “Lori is joining Jama at an important stage in our growth as a company, where we continue to expand our organization to deliver increased value through both our software, Jama Contour, and our professional services to our growing community of customers around the world. ”

Jama Contour is the industry’s only enterprise Web-based solution for requirements management and social product development. Contour allows large, global organizations to collaborate on product requirements like never before – empowering teams to control scope, accelerate development cycles, meet compliance standards and increase quality for the products and solutions they’re building. Contour is now used by several of the world’s most innovative companies and government agencies.

“Contour is a solution I wish I had when I was in our customers’ shoes managing complex projects in years past,” said Lori Schmall, “To try and communicate hundreds of requirements that can change daily to a distributed team using Word, Excel or even the traditional RM tools is a difficult challenge. With a solution like Contour that connects everyone together and is easy to use, Jama is at the forefront of the collaborative movement that’s changing the way companies innovate.  I’m excited to join the passionate and dedicated team at Jama, and look forward to delivering services such as integrations, support, training and best practices to our customers to ensure their success.”

About Jama Software

Jama’s mission is to help companies build great products by taking a collaborative approach to requirements management. Used by thousands worldwide to build sophisticated software applications, products and systems, Contour customers include Intel, Amgen, Bio-Rad, Wells Fargo, Merck, SMART Technologies and many others. For more information, visit www.jamasoftware.com

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