Natural Golf Names Richard Magid Chief Financial Officer.Business Editors MOUNT PROSPECT, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 12, 2004 Natural Golf Corporation (AMEX AMEX See: American Stock Exchange : NAX NAX Netzwerk Architekturexport (Germany) ), a golf instruction and equipment company, today announced it has appointed Richard Magid, 44, as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO See Chief Financial Officer. ) effective January 19, 2004. Magid, a member of the Company's Board of Directors since May 2003, replaces Frederic 'Rick' Schweiger, who is leaving to pursue other opportunities. Magid previously served as CFO of Sportvision, Inc. following the company's merger in 2002 with Ignite Sports, Inc., where he was CFO since 2001. Prior to that, he was Chief Operating Officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. of Edventions, Inc., a technology infrastructure company. From 1992-1999, Mr. Magid served in various capacities, including CFO and COO, of HA-LO Industries, Inc. He began his professional career with Arthur Andersen & Co. where he worked from 1981-1992 and is a CPA (Computer Press Association, Landing, NJ) An earlier membership organization founded in 1983 that promoted excellence in computer journalism. Its annual awards honored outstanding examples in print, broadcast and electronic media. The CPA disbanded in 2000. . Magid earned a Bachelor of Science Noun 1. Bachelor of Science - a bachelor's degree in science BS, SB bachelor's degree, baccalaureate - an academic degree conferred on someone who has successfully completed undergraduate studies in Accountancy from the University of Illinois University of Illinois may refer to:
Andrew Wyant, Natural Golf president and chief executive officer, said, "We are pleased to expand Richard Magid's role in Natural Golf. His financial expertise and broad experience with sports and entertainment companies ensures a seamless transition and provides a strong platform for future success. We also thank Rick Schweiger for his contributions in guiding the company through its initial public offering and wish him well in future endeavors." About Natural Golf Natural Golf is a golf instruction and equipment company focused on delivering a total system for improving the play of golfers of all abilities. Natural Golf produces and sells instructional videotapes explaining its Natural Golf swing system, offers golf schools through a network of more than 125 instructors certified to teach the Natural Golfing swing system, and manufactures and sells golf equipment specifically developed for the golfer using its swing system. The Company went public on December 11, 2003, and is listed on the American Stock Exchange American Stock Exchange (AMEX) Stock exchange in the U.S. Originally known as “the Curb,” it began as an outdoor marketplace in New York City c. 1850. It moved indoors to its present location in the Wall Street area in 1921. under the ticker symbol: NAX. For more information on Natural Golf, visit www.naturalgolf.com or call 1-888-NAT-GOLF (1-888-628-4653). This release contains certain forward-looking statements and information relating to Natural Golf that are based on the beliefs of Natural Golf's management, as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to the company. Such statements reflect the current views of Natural Golf with respect to future events and are subject to certain assumptions, including those described in this release. Should one or more of these underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as anticipated, believed, estimated or expected. |
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