ePlus inc. announced that its subsidiary, ePlus Group, inc., has added two executives to its management team: John Reilly as Vice President of the Western Region and Robert Filaski as Vice President and Managing Director of the Healthcare Practice. Based in ePlus offices in Sunnyvale, CA and New York, NY, respectively, Mr. Reilly and Mr. Filaski will help shape and execute the go-to-market strategy for ePlus Group, which provides financing and leasing solutions.
 
Mr. Reilly is responsible for extending ePlus Group's recent growth in the Western United States and building a team to support continued expansion in this region. He brings 25 years of experience in equipment leasing, portfolio management, executive sales, marketing, and business development to his role at ePlus. In addition to being a Partner in a Private Equity Fund since 1996, Mr. Reilly most recently held the position of Equipment Leasing Executive for Merrimak Capital Company. Prior to that, he was an Account Executive at GE Capital Computer Leasing and Chrysler Systems Leasing. Mr. Reilly holds a B.A. in Political Science and Global Government from the University of San Francisco.
 
Mr. Filaski will focus on setting strategy and bringing the Company's solutions to the healthcare market. He brings 30 years of experience in strategic sales, business planning and development, vendor programs, direct origination, clinical products, and healthcare compliance. Mr. Filaski most recently held the position of Vice President of Sales and Marketing at People's United Bank. Prior to that, he served in executive positions in both the healthcare product and lending sectors, including Siemens Medical where he served as Division Vice President of sales and marketing for Siemens Medical Financial Services. Mr. Filaski holds a B.A. in Political Science and Finance from Allegheny College.
 
"I am pleased to welcome John and Bob, two accomplished professionals with demonstrated business development success, to the ePlus team," said Chad Fredrick, senior vice president of ePlus Group.  "With their combined talents and decades of solid experience, we are poised to fuel our exceptional growth in the Western region as well as build upon our national healthcare practice to continue to serve this critical market."
 
"I look forward to applying my experience in strategic account acquisition and vendor programs to my role at ePlus. By establishing a strong local presence in California, we will bring flexible, innovative financial solutions to organizations in the Western region—allowing them to expand their purchasing power in today's rapidly changing market," said Mr. Reilly.
 
"Effectively leveraging technology is an ongoing priority for all healthcare organizations. I am excited about the opportunity to work closely with our healthcare industry and technology partners to help ePlus clients balance their clinical, technology, and budget challenges while meeting their regulatory compliance required by the Affordable Care Act and Meaningful Use legislations," said Mr. Filaski.