IRVINE, California, November 15, 2012 – McDermott & Bull, a Southern California-based retained executive search firm, announced today the successful appointment of Mr. Richard Wolff as Chief Financial Officer with Fox Rent A Car in Los Angeles, California.
This executive recruiting engagement was conducted by Brandon Biegenzahn, Principal Consultant at McDermott & Bull Executive Search. According to Mr. Biegenzahn, “Richard’s track record of success coupled with his hands on leadership style made him the right fit for Fox as it embarks on a huge growth initiative.”
Mr. Wolff has served as CFO of middle market to large organizations for the majority of his career. His experience includes leading companies ranging in revenue from $100 million to over $1 billion. Prior to joining Fox Rent A Car, he served as Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer at ValleyCrest Landscaping Companies in Calabasas, CA. The scope of his past roles have included overseeing accounting, system conversions, financial planning and analysis, raising equity and placing debt, mergers and acquisitions, information technology, strategic planning, and risk management, as well as many operational roles.
Mr. Wolff obtained his Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Business Administration from the University of California in Los Angeles, CA. He is also a Certified Public Accountant by the State of California.
About Fox Rent A Car
Fox Rent A Car, Inc. (www.foxrentacar.com) was founded in 1989, as a discount brand catering to airport travelers. Actively managed and owned by its founders, the organization has enjoyed robust growth and positive operating income for over twenty years. Established on the basis of joining technology-enabled efficiencies with proactive price management, Fox has been successfully growing airport rental market share and positioning itself as a viable alternative to the larger brands in the car rental space. With 17 major airport locations across the US, Fox Rent-A-Car offers the consumer the same selection of foreign and domestic vehicles at a significant discount from the larger rental operators in the market. As the 21st century traveler becomes more discerning and cost-conscious, the Fox brand will continue to gain acceptance and a loyal following, founded on the principle of consistently offering value and superior service to the customer. Fox Rent-A-Car, Inc. is a privately-owned and operated C corporation, based in Los Angeles, California.
About McDermott & Bull
McDermott & Bull, Inc. (www.mbsearch.com) is a retained executive search firm headquartered in Irvine, California. The firm serves both public and privately held clients in a variety of industries and functional areas. McDermott & Bull has developed expertise in fields including Technology, Financial Services, Energy, Manufacturing, Bio-Tech and Life Science, Retail, the Building Industry, Professional Services, and others. Founded by Rodney McDermott and Christopher Bull, the firm specializes in recruiting difficult-to-find and critical senior level talent for its clients. McDermott & Bull has worked with a large number of prestigious clients including Allergan, Advanced Medical Optics, Black & Decker, Harbor Freight Tools, Boeing, Aramark, Cisco Systems, Western Digital, Conexant, Google, Invitrogen, Meggitt PLC, J.F. Shea, Comerica Bank, and Union Bank.