Bill Tobia, CFO of Maxwell Systems, Inc. Honored as 2010 CFO of the Year Finalist

KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., July 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Maxwell Systems, Inc., a leading provider of complete construction business management software solutions, today announced that the company's Chief Financial Officer Bill Tobia was recognized as a 2010 CFO of the Year Awards finalist, presented by The Philadelphia Business Journal and LeBow College of Business at Drexel University.

The CFO of the Year award program, now in its third year, recognizes the top financial professionals in the Delaware Valley for outstanding performance in their roles as corporate financial stewards. Finalists were recognized at an awards luncheon on July 8 at Philadelphia's Four Seasons. Tobia was honored among the finalists in the Medium Company Category.

The achievements recognized in Tobia's nomination include his contribution to Maxwell Systems' growth through merger and acquisition activity, including financial and legal matters as well as the following assimilation period. Since Tobia has joined Maxwell Systems, the company has risen to the number two position in its marketplace. Beyond commanding the financial function at the leading provider of complete construction software, Tobia is also noted for the positive impact he makes to the community in the key areas of education, helping those who cannot provide for themselves, and healthcare research.

"I am sincerely flattered to be named among such a prominent list of the region's financial leaders," said Tobia. "I believe this achievement is due to the excellent reputation we've established with our shareholders, customers, and associates and delivering value beyond expectation to each of them. I enjoy my career and am grateful to be part of a management team that has built a financially stable company with diverse products and strong growth opportunities."

The award judges singled out candidates who are integrally involved in their company's success, with responsibilities that extend behind just balancing the books to helping to craft strategic direction and protecting the organization's reputation in the community. Winners were selected in a number of categories based on company size and type of industry. The CFO of the Year Award is sponsored by LeBow College of Business at Drexel University, The CFO Alliance, PICPA, Robert Half and RSM McGladrey.

ABOUT MAXWELL SYSTEMS

Maxwell Systems is a leading provider of complete construction business management and property management software solutions and services. Founded in 1975, Maxwell Systems is dedicated to helping its 10,000 customers streamline their estimating, job cost accounting, and project management processes and improve profitability. To deliver true end-to-end control of critical business processes, the company's product offerings include: ProContractorMX™, American Contractor™, Management Suite™, StreetSmarts®, and Estimation®. To further help customers grow their business while maximizing the return on their technology investment, Maxwell Systems provides comprehensive support and maintenance, training, and consulting. The company's headquarters are in King of Prussia, Pa., with offices in Baltimore, Md., Fort Collins, Colo., Santa Cruz, Calif., and Sarasota, Fla. More information is available at www.maxwellsystems.com.  

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SOURCE Maxwell Systems, Inc.