William Horne
Bill joined Sopris Capital Associates in October 2007. He has more than 25 years of operational experience with a variety of companies with a focus on transaction processing, information technology, software development and distribution. Since 2004 Bill served as President and Chief Executive officer of Valutec, a Sopris Capital company that was sold to Metavante in January, 2007. From June 2000 through January 2003 he was President and Chief Executive Officer of Cignify Corporation. In June 1997 he became President of First Data POS, which included the MicroBilt and Gamma companies of First Data Corporation. From November 1995 through June 1997 Mr. Horne served as Vice President and General Manager of First Data’s Terminal Services Group. From 1994 through 1995, he was Vice President and General Manager of Financial Products Software Group including OnLine Banking and Coin Financial software. Prior to joining First Financial Management in 1991 Mr. Horne held various management positions at IBM for nine years. He holds a B.S. in Business Administration from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.
