Seattle, Wash., Mar. 16, 2011 ? Holland America Line has appointed Therron Hofsetz to the position of director, software applications, in the line?s information technology department.
Hofsetz has more than 15 years of experience in project management, team leadership and implementation experience. Most recently, he was an independent consultant specializing in software solutions at Green River Consulting in Denver, Colo.
[quote]?With his background in developing custom solutions for business and government clients, Therron will truly be an asset to the I.T. team at Holland America Line,? said Brent Davidson, vice president of information technology. ?His initial focus will be ensuring that the Seabourn conversion to POLAR is seamless. He brings considerable experience and energy to the company. We are pleased to welcome him.?[/quote]
Hofsetz will lead the organization?s overall applications development and support, which includes POLAR, the line?s booking engine for travel sellers, and applications for purchasing, information sharing and deployment planning among others.
He is relocating with his family to the Seattle area from Winter Park, Colo.
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Holland America Line?s fleet of 15 ships offers more than 500 cruises to 350 ports in more than 100 countries, territories or dependencies. Two- to 110-day itineraries visit all seven continents and highlights include Antarctica, South America, Australia/New Zealand and Asia voyages; a Grand World Voyage; and popular sailings to ports in the Caribbean, Bermuda, Alaska, Mexico, Canada/New England, Europe and Panama Canal. Fleetwide, the company features Signature of Excellence enhancements, a commitment totaling more than $525 million, that showcase the Culinary Arts Center presented by Food & Wine magazine ? a state-of-the-art onboard show kitchen where more than 60 celebrated guest chefs and culinary experts provide cooking demonstrations and classes ? Explorations Caf? powered by The New York Times, Digital Workshop powered by Windows, teens-only activity areas and all new stateroom amenities highlighted by flat-panel TVs and plush Euro-top Mariner?s Dream Beds.[/box]