JM Family Names Ron Coombs CFO
Coombs, a 10-year member of JM Family’s executive management team, was named senior vice president and CFO, a role in which he will oversee the company’s financial operations.
DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. — JM Family Enterprises has promoted Ron Coombs to senior vice president and CFO, overseeing the company’s financial operations.
Coombs joined JM Family in 1999 as vice president of World Omni Corp., one of company’s business units. In 2001, he was promoted to CFO of JM&A Group. For the past seven years, he has served as JM&A’s COO, a role in which he was responsible for all sales and operations functions.
Coombs is also a 10-year member of JM Family’s executive manager team, which directs the development and implementation of the company’s long-range planning and strategies for future growth. Prior to JM Family, he worked at Key Bank and the Federal Reserve Bank in Cleveland, Ohio.
“Ron has been a respected and valued member of our executive management team and throughout his diverse leadership roles, he has demonstrated business foresight with a comprehensive understanding of our operations,” said Colin Brown, president and CEO of JM Family Enterprises. “He brings a broad perspective to his new position and I feel fortunate to have such an energetic, experienced colleague working alongside the best associates in the business.”
Originally posted on F&I and Showroom
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