ATLANTA, July 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Crawford &
Company (NYSE: CRDA; CRDB), the world's largest independent
provider of claims management solutions, has named procurement
executive Vanessa Elkins-Rogers to
serve as vice president of vendor management for the
corporation.
In her new role, Elkins-Rogers is responsible for directing
multiple corporate support functions, including purchasing and
vendor, real estate and fleet management. Based in Atlanta, she reports to Allen Nelson, general counsel, corporate
secretary and chief administrative officer.
Elkins-Rogers comes to Crawford
with more than 20 years of experience in accounting and procurement
management and proven success in developing centralized
supply strategies that have delivered millions of dollars in cost
savings. Most recently, she served as director of sourcing and
supply chain operations for retail and financial markets at Johnson
Controls, headquartered in Milwaukee,
Wis.
"In the current economic environment, strategic purchasing
decisions are more important than ever to our success as a
business," Nelson said. "Vanessa has the background and experience
necessary to cultivate productive vendor relationships and maximize
our purchasing dollars and processes. I am looking forward to
working with her, and our strong existing team, to continue to
improve our procurement and property management functions."
Elkins-Rogers has worked for a number of Atlanta organizations, beginning her career
with MCI/Voicecom Systems, where she last served as accounting and
telecom manager, before moving to Bellsouth.net as senior manager
of procurement and materials management. She also worked in key
procurement roles for United Water, Home Depot and the Coca-Cola
Company.
A graduate of Kennesaw State
University, Kennesaw, Ga.,
Elkins-Rogers earned both a bachelor's degree in finance and
accounting and a master's degree in business administration from
the school. She has been active in a number of community
organizations, including Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta
and the American Cancer Society Relay for Life.
About Crawford
Based in Atlanta, Ga., Crawford
& Company (www.crawfordandcompany.com) is the world's largest
independent provider of claims management solutions to the risk
management and insurance industry as well as self-insured entities,
with an expansive global network serving clients in more than 70
countries. The Crawford System of Claims Solutions(SM) offers
comprehensive, integrated claims services, business process
outsourcing and consulting services for major product lines
including property and casualty claims management, workers
compensation claims and medical management, and legal settlement
administration. The Company's shares are traded on the NYSE under
the symbols CRDA and CRDB.
SOURCE Crawford & Company