Local Corporation announced the appointment of David M. Hughes, and John M. Payne, to its board of directors. Hughes brings 15 years of strategic executive leadership experience with public and private companies. He is currently the CEO of The Search Agency.

In this role, Hughes is responsible for hands on management of the company's managed services and software-as-a-service platform products. Payne is currently the CEO of SimpleAir Inc. He also serves as lead inventor for all of the patents in the SimpleAir portfolio, covering more than 12 patents in two product families. In conjunction with the appointment of Hughes and Payne, Heath Clarke has resigned from the board effective immediately, but will continue to provide consulting services to the company as previously agreed.

Both Hughes and Payne will serve as Class III Directors. Hughes will also serve on the company's Audit Committee.