Doug Walker has 18 years of experience in marketing and management of software and technology solutions. He has planned and managed successful launches and major releases for more than 15 technology and software products. Before joining Patient Placement Systems, Walker owned and managed Block & Tackle Marketing, a successful marketing consulting and research company focused on technology businesses. Previously, Walker worked as director of marketing for Trusted Network Technologies, which delivered security software solutions for the healthcare and other industries. His team won both the 2006 Marketing Award for Excellence (MAX Award) and 2006 Technology Association of Georgia TAMY award for marketing excellence. Walker has published several articles in national and regional long-term care publications, and has presented sessions on technology issues at conference hosted by the ACHCA, AHCA and other long-term care organizations. Walker maintains an active role as an associate member of several industry associations, including ACHCA, ACHA, AAHSA, NAHC and several state associations.