Davinci International Names Joseph W. Porter as Chief Operating Officer
September 01, 2005 (PRLEAP.COM) Business News
SALT LAKE CITY– September 1, 2005 – Davinci International, a leader in virtual offices and executive suites, today announced it has named Joseph W. Porter as chief operating officer, with responsibilities for managing the corporate organization and developing policy for the office space solutions company.“This is a special time to be involved with the office space industry,” Porter said. “With the economy relying on small businesses and entrepreneurs for so much of its growth, Davinci is a vital partner in keeping that growth sustainable. It’s a great feeling to fill a needed gap in our economic system.”
Prior to joining Davinci International, Porter served as a president and chief executive officer for First American State Bank, vice president and division manager for First Security Bank (later purchased by Wells Fargo Bank), with responsibility for client services, information technology and commercial credit. He also served as vice president and chairman for the micro technology group of First Security Corporation.
In addition to his more than 30 years of executive business, banking and technology management experience, Porter has also worked as a private business consultant and has served as chief financial officer and chief information officer for several small- and medium-sized companies during the past eight years.
“Joe will be a tremendous asset to our team,” said Bill Grodnik, chief executive officer, president and co-founder of Davinci. “His wisdom and wealth of experience is invaluable. With Joe’s help, we look forward to improving the services we provide, expanding the number of facilities we have and further benefiting our existing and future clients.”
“Joe fits the mold as the kind of successful executive Davinci needs as COO,” said Sam Souvall, chairman of the board and co-founder of Davinci. “His financial background and emphasis on solid business practices will help Davinci remain profitable and allow us to grow into emerging business markets.”
For more information on Davinci International virtual offices and executive suites, call 1-888-VOFFICE (1-888-863-3423) or visit www.davincisuites.com.
About Davinci International
Founded in 1997, Davinci International is a national leader in virtual offices and a regional leader in executive suites in the Intermountain West. Davinci provides quality office solutions to businesses and entrepreneurs without the expensive costs associated with leasing. Davinci has virtual clients throughout the U.S. and five offices in the Intermountain West, including three in the Salt Lake City region, one in Henderson, Nevada and one in Boise, Idaho.
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