Langer, Inc. Appoints Independent Director; Regains Compliance With Nasdaq Independent Director...

DEER PARK, N.Y., June 24, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Langer, Inc. (Nasdaq:GAIT) ("Langer" or the "Company") announced the appointment of David S. Hershberg to fill a vacancy on its Board of Directors to serve until the next annual meeting of stockholders. Mr. Hershberg is a graduate of New York University and Harvard Law School and has had a distinguished career serving in various legal capacities for companies such as IBM, Shearson Lehman Brothers, and Viatel Inc., in addition to directorships at Bank Julius Baer. Since 2006, Mr. Hershberg has served as a consultant to companies such as Aquiline LLC and The Solaris Group, in addition to serving on the Board of Directors for a number of private equity sponsored-owned businesses. In addition to serving as a Director, Mr. Hershberg has also been appointed to the Compensation... [read full story]