Mark Emch, vice president of finance at the San Diego Convention Center Corporation (Corporation), was recently recognized for his professional achievements by being named CFO of the Year in the non-profit category by the San Diego Business Journal. The award was presented on August 12, 2010 at San Diego’s 4th Annual CFO of the Year Awards at the Doubletree Hotel San Diego. The event recognizes San Diego’s most outstanding Chief Financial Officers or heads of finance as nominated by their own employees or clients. Emch was nominated by Maria Chan, vice president/senior relationship manager for San Diego Commercial Banking Services at City National Bank. This is the second time Emch has been nominated for the award. He was recognized as a finalist for the same award in 2009. “Mark is one of those innovative individuals that is always looking for ways to improve – both himself and the industry in which he is involved,” says Carol Wallace, Corporation President and CEO. “One of Mark’s financial team’s latest innovations is a complete statistical report that quantifies important information for our clients. Everything from economic impact and hotel room pick-ups to media coverage is provided to meeting planners at the end of their event. Our clients love it and we are the only Convention Center that provides this service.” An independent panel of judges reviewed the nominations and selected Emch based upon his exceptional work in the industry as well as his community involvement. Emch currently serves on the board of directors for ACCION San Diego, a private, non-profit organization with the mission of giving people the financial tools they need to work their way out of poverty by providing micro-loans, business training and other financial services. Emch joined the Corporation in 1994. He provides overall administrative, planning, supervision and direction for all finance, accounting, audit and most risk management activities of the Corporation. Emch graduated in 1980 with a Bachelor of Science from the University of California, Los Angeles and received his Masters in Business Administration in 1984 from San Diego State University. CFO of the Year honorees will be profiled in the August 23rd issue of the San Diego Business Journal that can be accessed online at www.sdbj.com. The San Diego Convention Center Corporation manages, markets and operates the San Diego Convention Center. In its 20-year history, the facility has proved to be a vital economic engine generating $18 billion in regional economic benefits and $360 million in tax dollars for the city of San Diego. For more information, please visit our website at www.visitsandiego.com.
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