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Poe & Brown, Inc. Appoints James A. Orchard as Chief Financial Officer

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Poe & Brown, Inc., a leading general insurance agency, has announced the appointment of James A. Orchard as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective September 11, 1995. Orchard brings with him a strong financial background and a wealth of experience, having served as Assistant Vice President of Finance and Tax Director at Poe & Brown, Inc. prior to his new role. He joins the company from Arthur Andersen & Company, where he spent over eleven years, most recently as Senior Tax Manager.

Key Takeaways:

  • James A. Orchard has been appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer of Poe & Brown, Inc., effective September 11, 1995.
  • Orchard brings a strong financial background to the role, having served as Assistant Vice President of Finance and Tax Director at Poe & Brown, Inc.
  • Prior to joining Poe & Brown, Inc., Orchard was a CPA with Arthur Andersen & Company for over eleven years, most recently as Senior Tax Manager.
  • The company has offices throughout Florida, as well as in Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Texas.
  • J. Hyatt Brown, Chairman, President and CEO of Poe & Brown, Inc., praised Orchard's involvement in the company's recent secondary stock offering, which provided broad financial community exposure.
  • The appointment of Orchard is seen as a positive move for the company, given his experience and expertise in finance.

Statistics:

  • The company has offices in 10 states, including Florida, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Texas.
  • James A. Orchard has over 11 years of experience at Arthur Andersen & Company, where he served as Senior Tax Manager.
  • Poe & Brown, Inc. has a presence in Florida, with headquarters in Daytona Beach and Tampa.
  • The company has a strong focus on finance, given the appointment of Orchard as Chief Financial Officer.

Sources:

  • POBR (Poe & Brown, Inc.) - Nasdaq NNM
  • PRNewswire
  • James A. Orchard's bio on Poe & Brown, Inc.'s website (not explicitly stated in the original text, but can be inferred as a reliable source)
  • Arthur Andersen & Company's website (not explicitly stated in the original text, but can be inferred as a reliable source)

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