InternetSafety.com
InternetSafety.com Taps Joe Stradinger as EVP Business Development
Stradinger formerly served as co-founder of MusicForce.com
ATLANTA, December 2, 2008 — InternetSafety.com today announced the appointment of Joe Stradinger to serve as Executive Vice President of Business Development for the company's flagship Safe Eyes® parental control software, EtherShield® filtering solutions for businesses, and related Internet safety products. Stradinger, who co-founded Christian music site Musicforce.com in 1998 and has broad strategic business experience, is responsible for ongoing expansion of InternetSafety.com's direct, OEM and retail distribution channels.
Stradinger served as CFO and COO at Musicforce, the largest online retailer of contemporary Christian music when it launched, until the company was acquired by Gaylord Entertainment in 1999. He then became Vice President of Strategic Development for Gaylord's new Internet division, where his responsibilities ranged from investments and acquisitions to strategic partnerships and new market development.
Stradinger's background also includes real estate investment, advisory and business development services through a venture capital firm, and various financial and business consultancy positions with Arthur Andersen.
"Our Internet safety products are recognized as the best in the industry and we are eager to fully expand our presence across multiple channels," said Forrest Collier, CEO of InternetSafety.com. "Joe has solid business development experience in the technology arena, a good understanding of the value of our products to different audiences, and an impressive track record in helping businesses grow. He's the right person to help take our distribution to the next level."
"InternetSafety.com has established itself as a market leader in Internet safety software and a growing force in business filtering solutions used to increase employee productivity as well as protect organizations from Internet-related legal liabilities. This gives me a strong foundation on which to build," Stradinger said. "My job is both to optimize existing sales channels and to open new markets, and I believe the growth potential is substantial, in large part because of the competitive advantages of the company's technologies."
Established in 1999, InternetSafety.com specializes in providing Internet safety solutions. Its flagship software, Safe Eyes®, is the two-time recipient of the PC Magazine Editors" Choice Award, earned a separate Editor"s Choice Award from LAPTOP magazine, and was rated as the #1 parental control solution by America's leading consumer advocacy publication. The company's Safe Eyes and EtherShield® products are providing online protection for PCs and Macs in homes, businesses and schools across more than 140 countries.
