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.