Mike Crumlin Named Vice President of Business Development
Cellfire Adds 25-Year Veteran to Cultivate Partnerships
SAN JOSE, Calif. – January 8, 2008 – Cellfire, the only nationwide mobile coupon and discount offer service, has hired Mike Crumlin to lead its business development efforts, bringing more that 25 years of experience in sales, marketing and product management in communications and technology industries. In his new role, Crumlin will be responsible for establishing and growing business partnerships throughout the regions Cellfire serves.
"Successful business partnerships are critical to achieving our long term growth objectives," said Brent Dusing, CEO of Cellfire. "Mike brings with him to Cellfire a wealth of expertise and leadership that will help us expand and maximize our business throughout the country."
Throughout his 25-year career, Crumlin has worked in executive and senior managerial roles at 2Wire, Atreus-Systems, Turnstone Systems, Yurie Systems (which was acquired by Lucent Technologies), TSI TelSys and MCI Communications. He began his professional career as an army officer, serving in airborne/air assault infantry, aviation and special operations units.
In the late 1990s, Crumlin held an elected public office as a member of the Maryland General Assembly. He graduated from West Point with a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, and received a master's degree in business from Harvard Business School.
Cellfire automatically delivers savings directly to consumers via their mobile phones, and provides frequently updated discounts specific to their geographic area. Unlike text-based offers, Cellfire's application-based service enables consumers to easily store, search and use many discounts across multiple merchants and locations.
Cellfire's growing list of participating merchants include Hardee's, Hollywood Video, Papa John's, Virgin Megastores, Taco Bueno, Wienerschnitzel and numerous local merchants across the country.
About Cellfire, Inc.
Cellfire provides consumers with convenient discounts directly on their mobile phones. Cellfire is the first nationwide mobile coupon and discount offer service that allows consumers to easily access deals from brand-name merchants nationwide through their cell phone. Founded in January 2005, Cellfire is headquartered in San Jose, California. For more information or to download Cellfire, visit www.cellfire.com.
Contact:
Mary Placido
GolinHarris
415-274-7902
mplacido@golinharris.com



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