Decade Names New CEO

Brian K. Fitzpatrick has been named chief executive officer of Decade Systems Corp., Jacksonville, Fla., a provider of integration and business connectivity systems for the mortgage industry.The previous CEO, Decade founder Gerry C. Nelson, will continue as chairman of the board, the company said. Mr. Fitzpatrick was most recently executive vice president of sales and marketing for Decade and continues to sit on its board of directors. His previous positions include a stint as senior vice president of sales at GHR Systems Inc., Wayne, Pa.