Achieve Healthcare Technologies

Achieve Healthcare Technologies names Jay Syverson President & Chief Operating Officer

Wayzata, MN – January 24, 2006

Achieve Healthcare Technologies, a leading provider of software systems for the long-term care industry, and Andcor Companies, Inc., are pleased to announce the recent addition of Jay Syverson as president and chief operating officer.

In his new role, Jay will be responsible for Achieve's core business activities including: sales and marketing; training, implementation and support; technical services; and product engineering.

Most recently, Syverson was President of SyG Global and an interim senior executive for Pointexter Systems, and Valeo IP. Prior to founding SyG, Syverson served as vice president engagement services and later senior vice president of sales and marketing for Interelate (eLoyalty). Earlier in his career, Jay held several executive positions with FirePond/CPC, York & Associates, and Computoservice (HickoryTech).

The hiring of Syverson extends a successful relationship between Andcor and Achieve as Andcor also assisted in the recruitment of the company's vice president of sales and marketing, Mark Tomzack and sr. project manager, Karl Zitzewitz. In addition, Andcor is nearing completion of the vice president of development search project for Achieve.

About Achieve Healthcare Technologies

Achieve Healthcare Technologies focuses on the long-term care industry by providing comprehensive technology solutions to nearly 3,000 customers nationwide. Achieve Matrix is a fully integrated, Web-based software solution that helps manage clinical, financial and business operations through a single source. Achieve helps remedy long-term care challenges through electronic health records capabilities, integrated mobile charting technology and corporate reports and dashboards. Achieve recently formed LTC Technology Services - a division of Achieve that aims to complement a facilities' current technology infrastructure. For additional information visit www.achievehealthcare.com.

About Andcor

Andcor Companies, Inc. is a leading provider of professional and executive level search services for emerging growth companies. As a leading resource for the assembly of entrepreneurial management teams, Andcor has developed an unparalleled relationship-driven network within the emerging growth community and leverages this unique and valuable resource to help its clients transform vision into reality.

Founded in 1969, Andcor has vast experience with pre-revenue through high growth small-cap clients in a broad array of industries and has established itself as a pioneer in the recruiting industry through its equity-for-services and staged payment fee structures, refundable retainer agreements, and use of combined networks. Additional information can be found at www.andcor.com.