For Immediate Release
MICHAEL C. FINA ANNOUNCES EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS
NEW YORK, NY (March 22, 2007) – Michael C. Fina, a leading provider of worldwide corporate employee recognition programs, today announced three executive appointments. Edward L. Ford has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Total Recognition. Steve Walter has been named Vice President of Sales, and Richard Tuck has been promoted to National Sales Director, Central Region.
Edward L. Ford, Senior Vice President of Total Recognition. Ed Ford joined Michael C. Fina in 2004 as Vice President of Total Recognition, and has been a practitioner in the recognition industry for more than 25 years. Previously, he was president and founder of FMTrecognition.
As Senior Vice President of Total Recognition, Ford will continue to consult with hundreds of organizations and present educational seminars, symposiums and workshops on the concept of Total Recognition. He is the author of several books including the Official Recognition Workbook – A New Mandate for Employee Recognition Programs.
Ford received a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Psychology from Brigham Young University and selected graduate studies at the University of Chicago and the Wharton School of Business. He is an active member of WorldatWork and SHRM. Ford is a resident of Alpine, Utah.
Steve Walter, Vice President of Sales. Steve Walter joined Michael C. Fina in 2004 as National Sales Director. Previously, he held the position of director of sales at NTT/Verio where he was responsible for the mid-Atlantic region.
In his new position, Walter is responsible for the management of all sales activities within the company. His responsibilities include the successful integration of marketing, brand development and initiatives to further Michael C. Fina’s overall vision and market trends.
Walter graduated from California State University at Northridge with a B.S. degree in Communications. He is an active member of WorldatWork and SHRM. Walter is a resident of Westfield, New Jersey.
Richard Tuck, National Sales Director, Central Region. Richard Tuck joined Michael C. Fina in 2006 after an extensive 26-year career at O.C. Tanner Recognition Company where he served as Regional Manager. In his new position, Tuck will direct the sales activity of Michael C. Fina in the Central Region of the country.
Tuck earned a B.S. degree in Business Administration from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. His wife, Danielle, is also affiliated with Michael C. Fina. They make their home in Hinsdale, Illinois.
“With the well-deserved promotions of Ed, Steve and Rich, we will continue our goal to deliver the best practices in Total Recognition and our One Source methodology to corporations across the country,” said George Fina, president of Michael C. Fina. “Their expertise, background and dedication
will enable us to maintain our competitive edge in the recognition industry for years to come.”
ABOUT MICHAEL C. FINA
2007 marks Michael C. Fina’s 72nd anniversary in providing corporations with quality gifts and awards. As a family owned and operated business since 1935, Michael C. Fina offers cost-effective, state-of-the-art recognition solutions to multi-national corporations, with a strict focus on world-class customer service.
Michael C. Fina, headquartered in New York, is the fastest growing employee recognition company in North America. Known for their exceptional quality products and services, many Fortune 500 companies rely on their programs. Michael C. Fina’s dedication to perfecting the way employee recognition programs are implemented sets them apart from their competition. For more information about Michael C. Fina employee recognition programs call (800) 999-3462 or visit www.mcfawards.com
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