Datalink 8-K 2006
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT
April 3, 2006 (Date of Report date of earliest event reported)
DATALINK CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
Minnesota (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
8170 Upland Circle, Chanhassen, MN 55317-8589 (Address of principal executive offices)
952-944-3462 (Registrants telephone number, including area code)
(Former Name and Address)
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Item 5.02 Election of Director.
Effective April 3, 2006, Brent G. Blackey will join Datalinks board of directors. Mr. Blackey was elected to fill a newly created vacancy created by the resignation of Gregory T. Barnum to become our chief financial officer, in lieu of a vote of stockholders. We are not aware of any arrangement or understanding between Mr. Blackey and any other persons pursuant to which we selected Mr. Blackey. Mr. Blackey was also appointed to our audit and compensation committees.
Background of Our Newly Elected Director.
Mr. Blackey, age 47, has served as president and chief operating officer for Holiday Companies, a recognized leader in the petroleum and convenience store industry, since 2004. Between 2002 and 2004, Mr. Blackey served as a senior partner at the accounting firm of Ernst & Young LLP. Between 1980 and 2002, Mr. Blackey was at the accounting firm of Arthur Andersen LLP, most recently as a senior partner.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Press release dated April 4, 2006 announcing the election of a new board member.
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SIGNATURESPursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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