JM Family Enterprises Hires New Vice President, Corporate Communication
JM Family Enterprises, Inc. (JMFE) has announced that
Lisa Kitei has joined the company as vice president, Corporate
Communications.
Kitei comes to JMFE with nearly 20 years' experience in marketing and
communications, including more than nine years with The Walt Disney Company
where her positions included vice president, marketing and sales for Walt
Disney Theatrical Productions and vice president, communications and
synergy for Disney Publishing. Most recently, she was senior vice
president, corporate communications and public relations for Cahners
Business Information.
In her new position, Kitei will be responsible for overseeing and
facilitating internal and external communications, media and public
relations, corporate events, charitable giving and community relations for
JMFE.
Kitei earned her bachelor's degree in English from Colgate University in
Hamilton, New York. Previously from New York City, she now resides in Fort
Lauderdale, FL.
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. Major
JMFE operating units include Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC, the
nation's largest franchised distributor of Toyota vehicles; World Omni
Financial Corp., offering a complete range of automotive products and
services; the JM&A Group of companies, providing warranty and insurance
products and services to automobile dealerships throughout the country and
CenterOne Financial Services, providing third-party servicing for motor
vehicle sales finance and lease contracts.
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