Management Science Associates, Inc., the provider of data management, integration and analysis in the consumer goods, media and metals industries (including the vending industry), announced the appointment of Karl E. Herleman as vice president, information technology strategy and innovation for its information management solutions (IMS) division, which is focused on consumer goods and services. Herleman previously worked as chief information officer and vice provost of information technology at Miami Dade College. Prior to that, Herleman served as group vice president and chief enterprise architect and group vice president of the strategic technology Group with Gartner, Inc. Herleman also holds several distinguished leadership positions in prominent technology associations and societies.