Planet Tan Hires New Controller

Planet Tan announces appointment of Tiffany Thornburg C.P.A. to Controller Position.

Dallas, TX (PRWEB) June 23, 2007 -- Planet Tan the operator of the premier superstore tanning centers in the Dallas-Fort Worth region announced today the appointment of Tiffany Thornburg to the position of Controller.

"As Planet Tan continues on it growth and expansion with 30% year over year new unit growth committed to in 2007, the addition of Ms. Thornburg to our Senior Leadership team solidifies and strengthens our Finance group," said Tony Hartl Founder/CEO of Planet Tan.

"I am extremely proud of bringing someone of her caliber and experience to join our Planet Tan team, and look forward to her significant contributions to our continued growth," Hartl continued. "We welcome her as part of the leadership team that will lead Planet Tan to a robust and rewarding future."

Thornburg who will report to David Taylor Chief Financial Officer, comes to Planet Tan from her responsibilities as Director of Financial reporting for a publicly held corporation with annual revenues of over four hundred million dollars. ($400,000,000.00)

A Certified Public Accountant since March 2001, she will be responsible for all Controller functions at Planet Tan as well as being a member of the Senior Leadership team.

Planet Tan has been recognized by the Dallas Business Journal for two consecutive years (2006-2007) as a "Best Places To Work In Dallas-Ft.Worth". Additionally the prestigious Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University selected Planet Tan as a "Dallas 100" organization recognizing it as one of the fastest growing, and dynamic privately held companies in the area.

Affiliated through sponsorship with the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders, the Dallas Mavericks Dancers, and the Dallas Stars Ice Girls Planet Tan maintains a high profile in the area professional sports arena.
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Contact:
Tom Petersen
Director, Strategic Marketing
972-675-8981 ext 18

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