BOULDER, Colo., Dec. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Sciona, Inc., the leading supplier of consumer DNA testing for lifestyle and nutritional guidance, announced today that David Metzger has been named Chief Financial Officer.
Mr. Metzger has over 25 years experience in the financial industry within both the corporate arena and private ventures. Prior to joining the Sciona team, Mr. Metzger served as Chief Financial Officer of Sterling Partners, a private equity firm focusing on buyout and venture capital investments.
Prior to leading Sterling Partners' finances, Mr. Metzger held Chief Financial Officer, Corporate Counsel and executive positions within several large corporate entities, including Airbase Services, Inc., First Mariner Bancorp, and MG Refining and Marketing, Inc. During Mr. Metzger's tenure in the financial industry and legal profession he developed expertise in finance, accounting operations, raising capital from a variety of sources including private equity firms, cash management, strategic planning, risk management, investor relations and handling legal matters.
Sciona CEO Peter Vitulli commented, "We are greatly honored to announce that Dave Metzger has joined the Sciona team -- he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the position of Chief Financial Officer. Dave's expertise in corporate finance and law will be an invaluable asset to the Sciona team, our partners and stakeholders."
Mr. Metzger received his Bachelor's Degree at Loyola College, Maryland and Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of Baltimore School of Law, Maryland. He is a Certified Public Accountant and member of both the American and Maryland Bar Associations. http://www.sciona.com/history-and-bios.html - top
About Sciona, Inc.
Sciona, based in Boulder, Colorado, sells patented, personalized, genetic tests and offers a unique non-medical, lifestyle counseling based on an individual's diet, exercise and lifestyle history and a confidential genetic screening. By supplying this information direct to consumers through a detailed report, Sciona is able to guarantee complete privacy and confidentiality to the customer and total individual control of genetic information. The Sciona tests focus on lifestyle and nutritional adjustments to enhance health and longevity and do not provide specific information about disease state or genetic predisposition. The Company's products are offered through direct sales, the internet and select retail outlets. For more information, visit www.sciona.com.
Sciona, Inc.CONTACT: Jan Strode for Sciona, Inc., +1-619-890-4040
