Date:  April 16, 2009

w3r Consulting's Patrick Tomina Selected as a Finalist for this Year's Crain’s Detroit CFO of the Year Award

DETROIT – Patrick Tomina, Chief Financial Officer of w3r Consulting, was selected as a finalist for this year's Crain’s Detroit CFO of the Year Award.  This is a prestigious Honor to be nominated and the winner will be announced at the awards banquet held at The Henry Ford in Dearborn on June 11, 2009.         

Mr. Tomina, one of the original founders of w3r, brings a wealth of organizational acumen and drive to the organization.  Patrick’s primary responsibility at w3r Consulting focuses on managing operations, HR, finance, and financial strategy.  Mr. Tomina holds a BSME and BBA from the University of Michigan-Dearborn, a MSE from Oakland University and graduated from the Chrysler Institute of Engineering program.  Patrick is currently enrolled in the University of Michigan MBA program.

w3r Consulting has been a privately held Technology consulting firm for 14 years.  Combining many years of diverse industry experience and exposure, w3r Consulting views each of their customers individually, tackling challenges and recommending solutions that meet both their current and future needs.w3r Consulting is a respected member of the Michigan Minority Business Development Council (MMBDC), the Chicago Minority Development Council (CMBC), the South Central Ohio Minority Business Council (SCOMBC), the New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council (NYNJMSDC) and the Minority Supplier Development Council of PA-NJ-DE (MSDC).