Published: December 12, 2011
Tiburon Inc. Appoints Tim Pawlenty to Board of Directors
PLEASANTON, Calif. - (BUSINESS WIRE) - Tiburon, Inc. ("Tiburon" ), the industry-leading provider of public
safety and security solutions for law enforcement, fire and rescue and
corrections agencies for state, local, Federal and international
agencies, and a portfolio company of The Gores Group, today announced
that former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty has joined the Tiburon Board
of Directors.
During his two terms as Governor, Pawlenty oversaw budgets for and
worked closely with state agencies, including law enforcement, fire and
rescue and corrections. He gained further intimate knowledge in these
areas serving as chairman of the National Governor's Association in
2007-2008 and will add significant insight to the Tiburon Board of
Directors.
"We are thrilled to have Governor Pawlenty join the Tiburon Board of
Directors. Tim's sharp commercial mind and deep public service
experience lends tremendous credibility to Tiburon," said Tim Meyer,
Chairman of Tiburon's Board of Directors and Managing Director for The
Gores Group. "He understands and appreciates the challenges of
municipalities and first responders, such as police and fire
departments."
"I've been impressed by Tiburon's products and services, which are
absolutely critical to governmental agencies and first responders. Their
contributions cannot be overstated and I am proud to be joining
Tiburon's Board of Directors," said Pawlenty. "I am energized to be
working with The Gores Group to achieve Tiburon's full potential."
Pawlenty's addition to the Tiburon Board of Directors is another step
the company has recently taken to strengthen its brand and ensure its
long-term success, including the appointment of tech veteran Michael W.
Bealmear as President and Chief Executive Officer. This also comes on
the heels of The Gores Group buying down the company's debt which was a
remnant of its acquisition as part of the Compudyne group of companies
in 2007.
Commenting on Pawlenty, Michael Bealmear, added, "Governor Pawlenty
brings tremendous value and leadership to our company and we are very
excited to have him on our team. Tiburon has a bright future and we are
encouraged by this latest development. Taken together with Gores'
ongoing financial and operational support, expertise and capital
commitments, Tiburon is now well positioned to achieve its full
potential."
About Tiburon
Established in 1980, Tiburon is the industry-leading provider of
automated public safety and security solutions to meet the demanding and
complex needs of law enforcement, fire and rescue and corrections
agencies. Tiburon offers fully integrated solutions including computer
aided dispatch, records management, mobile data and communications,
field reporting and corrections management solutions. From
mission-critical conditions to daily operations, across complex
multi-agency and multi-jurisdictional environments, Tiburon's integrated
solutions have set the industry standard for capability, scalability and
reliability for 30 years. For more information, visit www.tiburoninc.com.
About The Gores Group, LLC
The Gores Group, LLC is a private equity firm focused on acquiring
controlling interests in mature and growing businesses which can benefit
from the firm's operating experience and flexible capital base. The firm
combines the operational expertise and detailed due diligence
capabilities of a strategic buyer with the seasoned M&A team of a
traditional financial buyer. The Gores Group, which was founded in 1987
by Alec E. Gores, has become a leading investor having demonstrated over
time a reliable track record of creating substantial value in its
portfolio companies alongside management. Headquartered in Los Angeles,
The Gores Group maintains offices in Boulder, CO, and London. For more
information, please visit www.gores.com

For Tiburon
Kirke Curtis
(925) 621-2568
or
For
The Gores Group
Frank Stefanik
The Gores Group
(310)
209-3010
or
Terry Fahn
Sitrick And Company
(310)
788-2850
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