Former executive from Arise and JM Family Enterprises joins 3Cinteractive as Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer

Boca Raton, FL– (PRWEB) July 12, 2011– 3Cinteractive®, a leading provider of cloud-based mobile software and services for the Fortune 1000, announced the addition of Tom Holmes as executive vice president and chief information officer (CIO). Holmes will manage 3Ci’s global technology organization, overseeing the technology platform and systems that supports the critical mobile programs of the company’s enterprise clients.

“Tom has a deep understanding of technology infrastructure and a history of delivering world class IT solutions for a hyper growth business,” said John Duffy, 3Cinteractive’s founder and CEO, “He will help 3Ci continue providing our clients with the most innovative, secure, scalable and valuable mobile communication solutions in the industry.”

A respected, 23-year industry veteran, Holmes brings a unique blend of technology and business acumen to 3Ci. Most recently, Holmes was chief information officer and senior vice president of shared services at Arise Virtual Solutions, the world’s leading provider of virtual business services for brands seeking to improve business results through their sales and service channels. At Arise, Holmes established the overall technical vision, strategy and operation of the company’s information systems, including its business intelligence, scheduling, training and communication applications. Before joining Arise, Holmes served for six years as vice president of information technology services at JM Family Enterprises, Inc., a $10 billion diversified automotive corporation and the world’s largest independent Toyota distributor.

About 3Cinteractive

Chris McGrath, Client Services Manager

Chris McGrath manages 3Ci’s Client Services Department. With an extensive background in customer service and telecommunications, Chris brings a wealth of experience to 3Ci’s client boarding process.

Chris’s ability to educate the client on the implementation process, timelines, and the program submission process is a critical component of 3Ci’s Compliance Team. Following her initial meetings with a new client, Chris is responsible for creating a compliant program brief that is up-to-date with the carriers’ approval guidelines. As part of the 3Ci’s Compliance Team, Chris works closely with Niki Dunbar, Director of Service Operations. Chris’s proactive approach and positive attitude have contributed to the success of 3Ci.

Chris’s career began in Boca Raton as an executive assistant at IBM, where she supported high level executives. From there, she worked at Airtouch Paging as a Sales/Service Account Executive. Before starting at 3Ci, Chris spent nine years at AT&T as a Business Care Manager, managing all areas of the customer relationship, account management, and enterprise customer portfolio. Her clients included FP&L, JM Family Enterprises, AutoNation and Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines.

In her spare time, Chris enjoys getting together with family and friends, shopping, traveling and good wine! A native of Pittsburgh, PA, she’s an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and enjoys visiting her family (Josie, Jackie, and Michael) in Erie, PA.

- Ainsworth