Nationally recognized expert on postal issues and mailing technology development named Executive Vice President as of December 1, 2007

BCC Software, a BÖWE BELL + HOWELL company has announces the addition of Chris Lien to its executive team. Lien, a mailing industry veteran and a widely recognized expert on postal issues, address quality and comprehensive mailing technology development, was named Executive Vice President effective December 1, 2007. 

"We're extraordinarily fortunate to have Chris join BCC's growing family," said K. Jon Runstrom, BCC President.

"I have long admired BCC's exclusive focus on mailing solutions and its absolute dedication to customerfocused products and service," Lien said. "More than a recognized industry leader, BCC Software is uniquely prepared to meet the challenges and opportunities that are rapidly changing the face of an increasingly complex business. I'm excited to be a new part of this team."

An active member of the U.S. mailing industry for more than 15 years, Lien has authored several software solutions utilizing Mail.dat for electronic auditing, distribution and logistics planning, palletization, and electronic postage payment. His commitment to the betterment of the industry is evident in his involvement in such groups as the Association for Postal Commerce, the Mailing & Fulfillment Service Association, IDEAlliance and the Alliance of Nonprofit Mailers. He is the IDEAlliance representative to the Mailers Technical Advisory Committee (MTAC), and was most recently elected industry focus group leader for address accuracy in MTAC. He was most recently director of commercial mail marketing for Business Objects.

Lien holds a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science from the University of Minnesota. He and his family live in Minneapolis, MN.