ReachLocal Names James Geiger Chairman

(RTTNews) - ReachLocal Inc. (RLOC), engaged in powering online marketing for local businesses, said its Board of Directors elected James Geiger as its Chairman.

James Geiger has been a member of the Board of Directors since 2007. He has served on its compensation, audit, nominating and corporate governance committees. His appointment follows David Carlick's retirement as Chairman.

Its longest serving member, Carlick had been on ReachLocal's board since 2004 and had served as its Chairman since April 2012. In addition to Carlick's retirement, ReachLocal also announced that Robert Dykes will step down from its Board. Dykes had been a ReachLocal director since 2008.

The board also appointed two new members - Tom Hale, Chief Product Officer of HomeAway.com and Larry Kutscher, Chief Executive Officer of TravelClick. The appointments are effective immediately.