CHICAGO – illuma, the leader in the field of Enterprise Recruitment Management for mid-market companies, has named Al Herbach as its Chief Operating Officer. An experienced executive, consultant and entrepreneur, Mr. Herbach will be responsible for leading illuma's Delivery and Professional Services teams, its financial operations and its technology infrastructure.

"We are thrilled to have Al Herbach on our team," said Adam Robinson, CEO of illuma. "Al's experience as a senior executive and successful entrepreneur will add tremendous strength to our firm."

Prior to joining illuma, Al served as Managing Director of Client Services for Callidus Software, a leading Enterprise Incentive Management software firm. He has worked with two early stage firms - Systems Start-Up, Ltd., an ERP consulting firm, which he grew from four consultants to over 50 and sold to Computer Associates in 1997. In 2001, Al founded Strategiz, a marketing services firm, specializing in strategy and fundraising for non-profit organizations.

"I'm honored to be joining this incredible organization," said Mr. Herbach. "I look forward to contributing to the extension of illuma's leadership position in the market."

Mr. Herbach holds a BS degree in Computer Science from Michigan State University and an MBA in Entrepreneurship from DePaul University. He serves on the Board of Advisors for the Coleman Entrepreneurship Center at DePaul University and the Board of Directors for H. P. Schmaltz and Company.

About illuma

illuma is the leader in the field of Enterprise Recruitment Management for mid-market companies, delivering a full suite of recruitment solutions that enable high-growth organizations to achieve business goals. illuma's results-oriented approach enables its clients to achieve amazing recruiting results through a unique combination of strategy, action and culture. Find out more at www.illumallc.com.