Medical Guardian recognizes Marc Gilbert, CFO, who was recently named CFO of the Year by Philadelphia Business Journal. He was honored among a group of 23 financial professionals working in Greater Philadelphia who demonstrate outstanding performance in the role of corporate financial steward. An independent panel of judges selected the winners based on financial management, strategic thinking and contribution to the company’s reputation.

"Marc is incredibly deserving of this honor, and I'm thrilled he has been recognized for the tremendous role he's played in our success over the last few years,” said Geoff Gross, founder and CEO of Medical Guardian. “Marc is more than a CFO to Medical Guardian; he's someone who helps me run the business day in and day out. We couldn't have achieved the growth we have without his guidance and resilience."

Medical Guardian is a leading provider of Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS). Marc Gilbert has more than 30 years of experience working with both public and private companies, including 20 years in the alarm industry – both electronic security and PERS. Marc has trained teams of professionals in the nuances of the alarm industry, and his expertise is frequently sought throughout the company. He has a leading voice in all discussions involving expansion, projecting and enhancement of operations. His areas of expertise include due diligence, financial reporting, customer retention, financing and M&A consulting. He has experience in SEC financial reporting and has extensive experience overseeing due diligence processes used to evaluate acquisitions.

Medical Guardian celebrated Marc at Philadelphia Business Journal’s 2017 CFO of the Year Awards event, held at the Crystal Tea Room on July 13.

About Medical Guardian

Founded in 2005, Medical Guardian is a leading provider of Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) headquartered in Philadelphia, Pa. Medical Guardian provides reliable, affordable medical alert devices and superior support to individuals who want an independent, active lifestyle. The company serves tens of thousands of clients across the country, providing them with renewed sense of independence, and their loved ones with peace of mind knowing that help is just a push of a button away. Learn more about Medical Guardian by visiting www.medicalguardian.com, Facebook, and Twitter.

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