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ParTech’s president passes away

January 17, 2011

Ed Soladay, president of ParTech Inc., PAR Technology Corporation’s largest wholly owned subsidiary, has died unexpectedly.

Dr. John W. Sammon, chairman of the board and CEO of PAR Technology Corporation, released a statement yesterday about the company’s loss:

“We are deeply saddened to report the death of Ed Soladay at his home in New Hartford, N.Y. on Jan. 14, 2011. Ed has been a valued member of our company since 2009. Ed was a warm and cherished friend to all of us at PAR and he will be greatly missed. Our board of directors and employees join Ed’s many friends in celebrating his lifetime accomplishments and offering our sincere condolences to his family."

Sammon has assumed Soladay’s duties and will closely work with the company’s board to install a permanent president for the subsidiary.

Soladay joined ParTech Inc. in January 2009, bringing to PAR extensive experience in the operation of technology companies engaged in the creation, deployment and support of complex solutions comprised of enterprise software, hardware and services.

He was responsible for expanding the company’s restaurant technology business by growing capability in the U.S. and international markets.

He is survived by his wife Carol, his son Ryan and daughter-in-law Allison of Dallas, four grandchildren, his sister Barbara and several nieces and a nephew.

Soladay was a native of New Mexico. Before moving to New Hartford, N.Y., he also was a long-time resident of the Dallas area.

ParTech’s customers include McDonald’s, Subway, Burger King, Taco Bell, KFC, Popeyes, Wendy’s, Papa Murphy’s, Pizza Inn, Pizza Hut, Manhattan Bagel, Arby’s, Taco Bueno, Boston Market and more.