SDBJ names A-Life Medical executive as the CFO of the Year

A-Life Medical, Inc., the pioneer and leading provider of computer-assisted coding products and services to the healthcare industry, announced today that Jaye Connolly, who serves as chief financial officer and chief operating officer, has been named CFO of the Year in the private company category of the 2009 San Diego Business Journal (SDBJ) CFO of the Year awards program.

Winners of the third annual SDBJ CFO of the Year awards were selected according to company size and span each of the following categories: nonprofit, government agency, private company and public company. Nominees were judged on criteria that included: contribution to financial growth, positive impact on other areas of the organization, career achievement, personal character and community involvement.

Robert Gellman, managing director at CBIZ, Inc. (NYSE: CBZ), a professional services company providing a comprehensive range of business services, nominated Connolly for the award. He commented on her win, stating: “I believe this award is a very well deserved accomplishment. Jaye continually demonstrates a broad strategic focus, clearly defined direction and a strong sense of leadership.

“Under her direction, A-Life’s portfolio of products and services has reached new levels. In her role as CFO, Jaye continually operates at a strategic level beyond that required of a typical CFO and in doing so, earned her the well-deserved promotion to the additional post of COO earlier this year. Since joining A-Life, Jaye’s contributions have added significant value to the company’s stakeholders. We congratulate Jaye and A-Life on this esteemed achievement.”