NORTH WALES, PA (PRWEB) November 14, 2012 – Benetrends, a trusted leader in Franchise and small business financing for over 30 years, announces the appointment of Rocco Fiorentino, CFE as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Fiorentino brings more than 25 years of Franchise Industry experience to his new role.
“We welcome Rocco’s experience and leadership to Benetrends and all of our subsidiary companies,” said Mr. Fischer, Founder and Chairman of the Board. “In his new role as Chief Executive, Rocco will be the driving force in extending our track record of innovation with new products and services to meet the ever changing needs of our clients.”
“As the Franchise and Small Business Industry evolves, Benetrends will continue to expand its offerings with Commercial Insurance Solutions, Healthcare, Payroll and Human Resource Services that specifically serve the needs of small business owners. Our goal is to provide a complete suite of products and services to entrepreneurs,” said Fiorentino.
Fiorentino joined the Benetrends Board of Directors in 2009 and has been active in the strategic development and growth over the last several years. Fiorentino is founding partner of Eagle Tax Services Group, LLC, franchisors of financial services and tax preparation services. Fiorentino was the first Area Developer and Multi-Unit Franchisee of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts for Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. Fiorentino is an active member of the board of Swiss Farm Stores and Saxbys Coffee, franchisors of drive-thru grocery stores and coffee shops respectively.
Fiorentino is currently serving his second term on the Board of Directors of the International Franchise Association and co-chairman of IFA’s Membership Committee. He was also chairman of the Multi-Unit Franchise Conference from 2003 to 2005. He is a frequent speaker and author of numerous articles within the franchise industry. Fiorentino holds a Master’s of Science in Management from the Richard D. Irwin Graduate School of the American College. Fiorentino holds the Certified Franchise Executive (“CFE”) designation from the International Franchise Association.
Fiorentino is Founder and Chairman of the Little Rock Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to serving children and young adults who are visually impaired and blind. He is also a past President and Pennsylvania District Governor of Unico National, the largest Italian American non-profit organization in the country dedicated to children with development disabilities. Fiorentino was also commissioned as an honorary Colonel by the Governor of Kentucky, Steven L. Beshear.
About Benetrends:
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