1/17/2011
GlobalTranz Hires CFO
For Immediate Release
For more information, please contact:
Danelle Chapman
Business Development
GlobalTranz Enterprises, Inc.
Direct: 480-256-9142
866.275.1407 x 202
dchapman@globaltranz.com
Mr. Mark Schonau Joins GlobalTranz Management Team
PHOENIX (January 17, 2011) — GlobalTranz, a leader in the third party logistics and transportation industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Mark Schonau to Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Mark has 20 plus years of experience providing financial and operational leadership as a CFO to both public and private corporations. He has successfully led multiple corporations, including three publicly traded companies recognized as leaders in their respective industries.
“We are excited to have Mark join the leadership team as we begin another exciting year at GlobalTranz,” said Andrew Leto, GlobalTranz founder and CEO. “Mark’s expertise and experience will be a tremendous asset to our company as we look to continue on an impressive growth pattern and establish ourselves as a billion dollar market leader.”
Mark has worked with a number of high-growth companies in the technology space, namely as Chief Financial officer for Cyclone Commerce, Inc. (acquired by Axway Inc.), VIASOFT, and CyCare Systems. He has also been instrumental in directing organizations in rapid growth and business acquisitions. Mark’s proficiency in both technology and financial expertise will help further position GlobalTranz as a leader in the transportation industry.
In addition to his executive roles, Mark is highly involved in his community. For six years, he has served as Treasurer of the Arizona Technology Council, a non-profit trade association founded to connect, represent and support the state's expanding technology industry and to promote economic growth and professional development in Arizona's technology sector.
“I am very encouraged by the overall success by Andrew and his team in growing GlobalTranz to a $100 Million company in seven short years,” said Schonau. ”I look forward to seeing continuous growth among a variety of verticals within the company and am excited to begin working with the established management team.”
About GlobalTranz
GlobalTranz is a privately held logistics management firm based in Phoenix, Arizona, specializing in carrier, supply chain and warehouse management. Founded in 2003, GlobalTranz has become the premiere provider of supply chain management technology, Carrierrate.com, which optimizes the flow and storage of merchandise as goods and materials move within the supply chain. GlobalTranz has been recognized on the Inc 500 list of Fastest Growing Private Companies for three years running and continues to see tremendous growth. Together with a nationwide network of sales Agents, GlobalTranz consistently strives to create an environment where carriers and shipping customers establish mutually beneficial solutions, optimized carrier transit times and operational strengths through the integration of technology, strategic partnerships and fervent customer service. (www.globaltranz.com)