PORTLAND, OR, May 11 -- ThrustMaster, Inc. (Nasdaq: TMSR), the leading manufacturer of interactive controls for PC-based entertainment software, announced today the addition of Kent Koski as Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer.
Mr. Koski most recently was the Vice President of Finance & Chief Financial Officer at Avia Group International, Inc. for nearly six years. Prior to Avia, he spent sixteen years as Vice President and Controller at PacifiCorp Financial Services.
"We are delighted to have Kent on board. While at Avia, Kent built a warehousing and distribution system that gave first-class service to over 4,000 retailers, molded their customer service and telemarketing department into one of the best in the industry, launched their retail division, and was a key player in expanding their distribution into Europe and other foreign countries. While in the commercial finance industry he had a great amount of hands-on experience in mergers and acquisitions and built a solid reputation in systems development, and sound financial management. All of his experience will be very valuable to ThrustMaster as our rapid expansion continues in the U.S., Europe and in other foreign markets," said Stephen Aanderud, ThrustMaster CEO.
The Company is headquartered at 10150 SW Nimbus Avenue, Portland, Oregon USA 97223-4337. The Company's phone number is 503-639-3200.
CONTACT: Kent E. Koski, VP Finance & Administration, CFO, ThrustMaster, 503-639-3200; or Heidi Flannery, Investor Relations Consultant, Fi.Comm, 503-221-7403/ (TMSR)