Contact:             

Lindsay Hansen                Andrea Aker       

Catholic Charities             Aker Ink             

(480) 205-6195                (602) 339-7339

lhansen@cc-az.org            andrea.aker@akerink.com

PHOENIX – (Jan. 16, 2008)…Paul Martodam, chief executive of Catholic Charities is pleased to announce that Robert Brown has joined the non-profit as chief administrative officer.

“Bob has the perfect combination of business expertise and compassion for underserved populations,” said Martodam. “He was the ideal fit for Catholic Charities, which is one of the state’s leading social service organizations.”

Brown, a Paradise Valley resident, has an extensive background as a C level executive in the technology, finance and health care fields. He has successfully reengineered a number of companies from start-ups to larger corporations. Brown most recently served as president and chief operating officer of a start-up company specializing in desktop video conferencing for business and consumer markets.

At Catholic Charities, Brown will be working with the information systems, finance and human resource departments to strengthen the infrastructure to better support program services and expand Catholic Charities’ mission of helping people in need and providing hope.

“I have reached a stage in my life where making a contribution to society is a high priority,” said Brown.

Brown has a bachelor’s degree in accounting from St. Bonaventure and a Master’s of Business Administration from State University of New York.  

About Catholic Charities

Founded in 1933, Catholic Charities Community Services is one of Arizona’s oldest and largest nonprofit organizations which offers a diverse range of social services that strengthen families, protect and nurture children, and support people in crisis.  Catholic Charities serves people of all ages and faiths.  Last year, the charitable organization provided over 50 programs at 100 locations to more than 200,000 people in central and northern Arizona.  Catholic Charities is a member organization of Catholic Charities USA, which is the largest private network of social service organizations in the United States working to support families, reduce poverty, and build communities.  The organization is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Children and Family Services.  To learn more about Catholic Charities visit www.catholiccharitiesaz.org.

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