JM Family Enterprises, Inc., (JMFE) announced Mar. 28
that Corliss "Corky" J. Nelson has joined the company as executive vice
JM Family Enterprises, Inc., (JMFE) announced Mar. 28
that Corliss "Corky" J. Nelson has joined the company as executive vice
president and chief financial officer. The announcement was made by
President and CEO Colin Brown.
Nelson will oversee the company's financial operations including treasury,
tax, accounting and risk management and will report to the CEO. He will
also serve on JMFE's Executive Management Team which oversees the
development and implementation of the company's strategies for future
growth.
Nelson was formerly senior executive vice president and chief financial
officer of Ryder System, Inc., where he also served on its Board of
Directors. Prior to that, Nelson worked at privately owned Koch Industries,
Inc., a diversified natural resources company, where he served as president
of its Capital Services Group and president of Koch Industries
International.
Nelson holds a bachelor of science degree in finance and accounting from
California State Polytechnic University. He is a member of the Financial
Executive Institute, board member of the New World Symphony and member of
the Business Advisory Council of Orfalea College of Business at California
State Polytechnic University where he received its Distinguished Alumni
Award. Nelson and his wife Mary Kay currently reside in Pinecrest, Florida
and have three grown children.
JM Family Enterprises, Inc., (www.jmfamily.com) is a
diversified automotive company headquartered in Deerfield Beach, Fla. Its principal businesses focus on
vehicle distribution and processing, finance and warranty services, and
insurance activities. World Omni Financial Corp. offers a complete range of customer
driven automotive financial products and services and the JM&A Group of
companies provide warranty and insurance products and services to
automobile dealerships throughout the country.

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