Executive news in brief

30.01.2006
Leffring Appointed CIO at DeVry

DeVry Inc., a holding company for several institutions of higher education, has appointed Harvey A. Leffring CIO. Previously, Leffring was CIO at Siegel-Robert Automotive, A.B.Dick Co. and Archibald Candy Corp.

Funck Will Lead IT At Broadspire

Patrick Funck has been named senior vice president and CIO at Broadspire Services Inc., which provides insurance claims management. Funck joins Broadspire from CNA Insurance, where he was IT vice president for underwriting and claim initiatives. Previously, he was vice president of IT claims systems at Zurich Financial Services.

Shrader Named CIO at DynCorp

DynCorp International Inc., a project management company, has appointed Gregory V. Shrader senior vice president and CIO. Shrader joined DynCorp in 1985 as one of the first three members of the IT department. Most recently, he was vice president of IT and deputy CIO.