MOUNT PLEASANT, Utah, July 30, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In consequence of recent public notices about the rapid expansion of its national affiliate marketing network and agreements with major trading partners, and pursuant to its public assurances that Green PolkaDot Box Incorporated (OTC:GPDB) "GPDB" or "Company" will become fully reporting in 2014, the Company announces that it has retained Salt Lake City-based Tanner & Company, an independent, regional accounting firm.
In a related move, GPDB has also hired Christopher Foley to act as its full-time CFO and assist Tanner & Company with completion of the audit work and meeting public reporting requirements. Mr. Foley brings over 28 years of diverse business and financial management experience to GPDB after working for several renowned Fortune 100 companies, including General Electric, Johnson & Johnson and American Express Financial Advisors, as well as several large financial institutions including PNC Bank and Zions Bank.
The hiring of Mr. Foley and retention of Tanner & Company is calculated to position the Company to increase shareholder value and liquidity.
GPDB CEO, Rod Smith, commented on the timing of this strategic move: "As we contemplate the positive impact and potential of our new sales and marketing opportunities; diversity of operations into private label, 3PL services; and the production and expansion of Living Produce® it has become imperative that we serve the best interests' of our shareholders by preparing to uplist to a major exchange."
About Green PolkaDot Box
Green PolkaDot Box is America's premier online membership club for organic and non-GMO natural foods at wholesale pricing. The Company leverages proprietary technology and products with its dynamic, interactive website and member relationship management software to provide a unique shopping and membership experience. For more information on Green PolkaDot Box, please visit: www.greenpolkadotbox.com.
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