Freedom Hires CFO, Sales Manager

Lee Kim, CFO

Freedom Innovations LLC, Irvine, California, has announced the hiring of Lee Kim as chief financial officer (CFO) and John Bork as a regional sales manager covering Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana.

Kim previously served as CFO at Netlist Inc., Irvine, where he led its initial public offering in November 2006. He had also worked as a "financial leadership partner" for Tatum LLC, Atlanta, Georgia, where he served several clients as chief financial officer on both a permanent and interim basis.

Maynard Carkhuff, Freedom's president and CEO, stated in a press release, "We're very pleased to have Lee aboard. Surrounding ourselves with people who understand and share our passion for success has helped us achieve our goals and objectives. Lee's career accomplishments and experience in the financial aspects of high-tech, global companies will be of great benefit to Freedom Innovations."

Kim holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and is a Certified Public Accountant.

Bork most recently worked at Endolite North America, Centerville, Ohio, as its national account manager. He previously worked in various positions at Flex-Foot, Ossur, Prosthetic Design, and Mauch Laboratories Inc.

Jon Bork, Regional Sales Manager

"Jon's breadth of prosthetic experience demonstrates a solid history of successful product representation and support," stated Steve Sherman, Freedom's national sales manager. "His longstanding relationships and intimate understanding of our industry make him an excellent choice for this position."

Bork added, "I am very excited about the opportunity to represent the Freedom Innovations line of products. The mission and values of Freedom Innovations mirror the commitment I have made to the prosthetics industry throughout my career."