EATONTOWN, N.J., June 03, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wayside Technology Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: WSTG) today announced the appointment of John McCarthy to the Board of Directors effective June 6, 2019.

Mr. McCarthy has extensive experience in leading successful organizations with a particular focus in the technology industry. He currently serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Mainline Information Systems, a nationally recognized technology solution provider he joined in April 2009. Prior to that, Mr. McCarthy served in executive management positions with EMC, StorageApps, CNT, MCData and Virtual Iron. Mr. McCarthy is currently a member of the Board of Directors for Nasuni Corporation, a member of the Operating Board for Stripes Group, and a member of the Board of Trustees for Providence College.

"John brings substantial industry and executive leadership experience. He has a proven record of driving innovation while managing organic growth and acquisition integration. We believe both his executive and operational experience will be of great value to our Board and the company. We look forward to having his added insight and perspective as we continue to execute our strategic growth plan," said Jeffrey Geygan, Chairman of the Board.

"I am excited to join the Board of Wayside Technology Group and contribute to the ongoing success of the organization," said Mr. McCarthy.

About Wayside Technology Group, Inc.

Wayside Technology Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: WSTG) is an IT channel company providing innovative sales and distribution solutions to technology vendors, resellers and system integrators since 1982. Wayside operates Lifeboat Distribution, a value-added distributor for virtualization/cloud computing, security, application and network infrastructure, business continuity/disaster recovery, database infrastructure and management, application lifecycle management, science/engineering, and other technically sophisticated products. The company helps vendors recruit and build multinational solution provider networks, power their networks, and drive incremental sales revenues that complement existing sales channels. Lifeboat Distribution services thousands of solution providers, VARs, systems integrators, corporate resellers, and consultants worldwide, helping them power a rich opportunity stream and build profitable product and service businesses. The Company also offers specialty solutions to end user customers through its TechXtend business.

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