DENVER, July 14, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Across America Real Estate Development (OTCBB:AARD) today announced it has named James W. Creamer III as Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Mr. Creamer will report to President and Chief Executive Officer, Alex Lagerborg.
"We are very pleased to have Jim Creamer join Across America," said Alex Lagerborg, President and Chief Executive Officer. "We believe that Jim will be able to spearhead our strategic investment banking and financial initiatives and build upon the already positive momentum of our company. Jim is a veteran in finance and strategic planning and his background in investment banking as well as commercial banking will help Across America's continued growth. Adding Jim's skill set to our senior staff, we believe, is bringing the right person to the right place doing the right things in our Company's history. His knowledge and reputation represent important additions to our already strong and experienced management team."
Mr. Creamer brings over fifteen years of experience in both investment banking and commercial banking with extensive experience in both institutional and retail oriented capital markets. Mr. Creamer comes to AARD from Vectra Bank Colorado, NA where he served as Vice President of Commercial Banking. Before joining Vectra Bank he was an Investment Banker for J.P. Turner & Company, primarily involved with equity raises for NASDAQ qualified small-cap companies. Prior to this, Mr. Creamer was Director of Equity Research for Global Capital Securities Corporation and Vice President of Institution Fixed Income Sales for Hanifen, Imhoff Inc. Mr. Creamer received his bachelor's degree in finance from Arizona State University and is a CFA Charter holder.
Mr. Creamer stated: "I am pleased to join the seasoned management team of Across America Real Estate Development at this exciting time in the company's expansion. Across America is quickly establishing itself as a leader in providing 100% financing for the small-box real estate development market and I look forward to working with current management in achieving their goal of continued growth and profitability."
About Across America Real Estate Development
Based in Denver, Colorado, Across America Real Estate Development (OTCBB:AARD) is a national, publicly traded company that is an investor partner to real estate developers focusing on 100% financing of build to suit projects and also providing financing for those transactions where a bank requires developer equity. For more information visit our website www.aard.us