/24-7PressRelease/ - PORTLAND, OR, May 21, 2008 - CF Media Group, Inc. today announced that Robert W. Lawson, CPA has been named Chief Financial Officer for CarFolks.com, the new dynamic automotive social network introduced earlier this year.
Robert W. Lawson's 25 years of financial management experience will bolster the fast track that CarFolks.com is on for extraordinary growth in North America. Mr. Lawson was Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Operations of Wine.com, a national Internet retailer and distributor, with operations in 26 states, serving the national market.
Earlier in his career in his capacity as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Chrome Systems, a software and technology provider for the retail automotive industry. Mr. Lawson was responsible for directing Chrome System's financial activities as well as being instrumental in generating over $24 million in venture based capital, after prepping the company for solid financial growth.
Mr. Lawson also held management positions at The Greenbrier Companies and PacifiCorp. During his 7 years at The Greenbrier Companies, Mr. Lawson was integrally involved in successfully growing revenues from $200M to over $500M, during which time Mr. Lawson was part of the financial team that also managed the initial public offering of the company.
David A. Hein, CEO of CF Media Group said, "Robert provides a strong foundation and the discipline needed to keep our team focused on getting the maximum results from all of our efforts in the market. David continued, "With his very successful track record, he clearly has demonstrated a "can do" spirit that will be critical to our success."
Robert W. Lawson said, "Being part of the CarFolks.com team, and helping build an organization with a business model that has the potential to change and improve the automotive retailing process is just incredibly exciting."
Robert is a Certified Public Accountant, having begun his career with a national accounting firm after receiving his Bachelor's degree from the University of Oregon. He will operate from the Lake Oswego, OR offices.
About CF Media Group:
CF Media Group is a privately held Ohio company that invests capital and human resources into technology companies that have the ability to empower the automotive industry to drive new profits, cost savings and stronger image throughout North America and the World. The operations of CF Media Group companies are located in strategic locations in the USA, CarFolks.com's offices are located in Portland, Oregon.
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