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Charles Wisniewski
203.831.4113 ext. 312
Wendy Van Parys
203.966.7453
RICHARD MORRIS NAMED CONTROLLER AT TEDDY’S TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM, INC.
NORWALK, CT – December 17, 2010 – Richard D. Morris of Sandy Hook, CT, has been named Controller at Teddy’s Transportation System, Inc., a global ground transportation company based in Norwalk, CT. In this new position, Mr. Morris will be responsible for oversight of the company’s financial operations, budgeting, balance sheet including receivables, and P&L statement.
“With the rapid growth that Teddy’s has been experiencing in recent months, we felt it was vital to have access to the most current, accurate financial information available as we evaluate the pivotal decisions in front of us,” observed Charles Wisniewski, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Our company provides on-time chauffeured airport transportation and corporate car service to busy executives, so continuing to exceed the expectations of our customers as we grow is essential; Rich’s expertise will help us make the right calls to ensure that we do that. We’re excited to have someone of such a high caliber to help guide us through this extraordinary time,” Mr. Wisniewski added.
“Teddy’s is a solid, profitable and growing company, a credit to the company’s vision and the superior service that Teddy’s lean management team has consistently delivered to its clientele,” Mr. Morris remarked. “I look forward to leveraging my financial experience to help take Teddy’s to the next level, including growing revenue and market share, as well as expanding into new markets,” he said.
Prior to joining Teddy’s Transportation System, Mr. Morris had been working as an independent financial services consultant. From 1991-2009 he was employed at Kodak (formerly Polychrome Graphics) in Norwalk, CT, most recently as a Senior Financial Analyst, where he was responsible for budgeting for all product lines and SG&A expenses, as well as forecasting and variance analysis. He also developed and managed sales force compensation plans. Mr. Morris had previously been Operations Manager at the Polychrome Graphics facility in Fort Lee, NJ. Before joining Polychrome Graphics, he had been Supervisor of Accounting at Savin Corporation in Stamford, CT, and Senior Financial Analyst at CBS Publications in Greenwich, CT. Mr. Morris holds a BBA in Accounting and an MBA in Finance from Iona College.
Founded in 1932, Teddy’s Transportation System, Inc. is one of the top 50 ground transportation companies in the U.S. today. Teddy’s has redefined “professional transportation solutions” by forging a strategic network of premium global partnerships and utilizing innovative technology that provides corporate purchasers, event planners and travelers with access to immediate, real-time information. Teddy’s commitment to excellence ensures reliability, efficiency and comfort, which translates into the most productive mode of transportation available, as well as value for its clients. Sales growth earned Teddy’s a place on Inc. magazine’s inaugural list of America’s Fastest Growing Companies in 2007, and on each succeeding annual list (2008, 2009 and 2010). In 2007 Teddy’s ranked as a Finalist in Limo Digest’s Operator of the Year competition and was honored as one of the top 3 large fleet operators nationwide; Teddy’s was also recognized as a Finalist in the 2007 Connecticut Family Business of the Year competition. Teddy’s was recently selected as a Finalist in LCT Magazine’s 2011 Operator of the Year competition, the industry’s most prestigious award. For more information call 1-800-888-3339 or visit www.teddyslimo.com .