AAIM Employers' Association Names New CFO

St. Louis, Mo, July 15, 2014 (Newswire.com) - AAIM Employers’ Association, the Midwest’s largest association of employers with 1,600 member companies, announces the recent hire of Morita Lawson as Chief Financial Officer. As CFO, Lawson joins executive leadership team and will lead the finance and accounting operation from its headquarters in St. Louis, Mo.

Lawson brings nearly 20 years of experience in finance and accounting, along with a proven track record of leading companies through periods of significant growth. Lawson served as Assistant Controller of the Consumer Segment & Financial Accounting Systems of Springleaf Financial Service, Inc. in Evansville, Ind., actively participating in the establishment and completion of five private consumer loan securitization transactions totaling $1.9B.  In addition, she served as Vice President & Senior Executive of The ROHO Group, Inc. in Belleville, Ill. from 2008-2012, where she led the business through the challenges of rapid growth. Under Lawson’s leadership, The ROHO Group, Inc. promoted a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values lifetime learning and a commitment to quality.

“I’m thrilled to become part of the talented executive team at AAIM,” said Lawson. “We’re in the midst of significant opportunity to integrate recent technical advancements into the current offerings for our members. AAIM has such a solid business model of superior customer service and continually enhancing its services to meet the ever-changing needs of employers.  I’m delighted to be serving in this important role.”

Lawson received her Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from University of Texas and Cameron University. She also received her Master’s in Specialized Taxation from Fontbonne University.  She has been a member of various industry organizations such as the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants.

“I know that Morita Lawson is joining AAIM at just the right juncture in our business plan. With such a diverse background in the areas of business finance, she’s already understands the needs of our member companies,” said Philip Brandt, the CEO of AAIM Employers’ Association. “I know she is very excited to hit the ground running and help make a positive impact on our organization.”

About AAIM Employers’ Association
Founded in 1898, AAIM Employers’ Association is an association approaching 1,600 member employers throughout Missouri and Illinois. AAIM assists its large membership with significant challenges in human resource management by providing cutting-edge resources which help its members manage their people and processes. AAIM partners with company leadership and management in human resources by providing: topical research and information, technical guidance, training and HR consulting and pre-employment services. For more information, call 314-968-3600.

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