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A David Rockwood, Albert Caamic B Maureen Wilner, Skip Braun C L. to R. AnnMarie Santamarina, Jessica Hickman, Jim Iemma D Cigar roller E Andrew Savadelis with Scotch whisky expert F L. to R.: Ned Mavrommatis, Robert Weingartz, Andrew Zezas G Walter Brasch Finer Things Keep Shining Through CFO INNOVATORS HONORED AT THE CFO STUDIO RECEPTION

nglish musician Steve Winwood PC company Lenovo sponsored a shoeshine and producers most of the time,” said Glenn sings, “The finer things keep shining booth that was a big hit. Turell, CFO, Elias Arts Holdings, LLC, based through,” in his hit song, “The Finer CFO Studio magazine’s Publisher Andrew in New York City. “The opportunity to attend EThings.” CFO Studio’s summer Zezas hosted the event. Promotional the event, where I knew I would be able to reception, held July 14 at the Upper partners were Deloitte, O’Connor Davies, network with accomplished CFOs and discuss Montclair Country Club, tapped into that and Robert Half. common business issues and challenges, was song name as a theme. Being honored that “This reception offered a fascinating array something I did not want to miss.” evening were the nominees and winners of of the finer things in libations, and although And Mark Toriello, Founder/Director the 2015 CFO Innovation Awards, which I don’t smoke, the cigars looked interesting. of Marketing and Sales for The Alliance had been presented May 12. There was superb networking, as always, Group, commented that “aside from the Attendees enjoyed samples of Scotch as at CFO Studio, with a lot of great peers. I great venue and the education provided they learned about the intricacies of the even got my shoes shined,” said Ed Schultz, by the on-site cigar and wine experts, this whisky. Fine wines were on hand to be Principal at Allendale, NJ–based Highland CFO Studio Reception once again gave swirled and sipped, and craft beers were Business Group, a consulting firm. me an opportunity to follow up on open savored. A cigar roller demonstrated his craft Mr. Schultz was not the only attendee who items with past contacts as well as engage in as he made customized cigars for the group. praised the opportunities for networking new opportunities through the numerous Experts in all those finer tastes addressed the among the New Jersey– and New York–area introductions made possible by Andrew with 100 or so in attendance, offering insights to CFOs and other senior executives. For some, new attendees.” make connoisseurs of the CFOs. Everyone indeed, the networking was the finest part. CFOs, and particularly those nominated left the reception a little more buff — their “I work at a company where I’m surrounded for 2015 CFO Innovation Awards, made the shoes, that is — as TAHAS Technologies and by and interacting with composers, musicians, evening a special one for all concerned. C

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