May 19, 2005

Software Engineering Veteran Clark Marx joins The Devine Group

The Devine Group, Inc. (www.devinegroup.com), a leader in predictive assessment services, announces that Clark Marx has joined the company as a senior software engineer.

Marx is a native Cincinnatian and a Microsoft technologies application development veteran. Prior to joining The Devine Group, Marx co-founded and was a partner with software technology consultancy Marpanhou, which developed interactive Internet software for organizations including the Greater Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce and Portman Equipment Company. Prior to founding Marpanhou, Marx was a senior systems programmer for website development innovator Sharkbytes Web Agency, and prior to that, The Tritium Network. Marx brings a wealth of experience with The Devine Group’s systems, having been the lead software engineer on projects for Devine Group through both Marpanhou and Sharkbytes.

“Clark’s seasoned skills and familiarity with our existing systems are key in our development of leading-edge Internet-driven predictive assessment applications, helping us deliver returns for our clients,” said Jack Brown, CEO of The Devine Group.

For more information about Clark Marx and The Devine Group, Inc., contact Dan O’Keeffe at (513) 321-1866 or dan@okeeffecom.com.

About The Devine Group, Inc.
A leader in predictive assessment services since 1970, The Devine Group, Inc. (www.devinegroup.com) works strategically with corporations, government agencies, educational institutions, and non-profits to hire, develop and retain the best performers. The Devine Group’s validated assessment platforms provide individual, cultural and team analysis, organizational development, and succession planning applications, all of which lead to reduced turnover, reduced hiring costs, increased productivity, and an increased number of successful performers within an organization.