MARIETTA, Ga., June 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Matria Healthcare, Inc.
(Nasdaq: MATR) today announced that Rich Cockrell has joined the Company as
Vice President, Investor Relations. Mr. Cockrell will be responsible for all
components of Matria's investor relations program and will serve as a
spokesperson for the Company. He will report to Matria Chief Financial
Officer, Jeff Hinton.
'I am delighted that Rich has joined our team,' commented Jeff Hinton,
Chief Financial Officer. 'Rich brings a unique perspective to investor
relations, having worked in both corporate IR and as an equity research
analyst, and we are confident that he will positively contribute to Matria's
commitment of enhancing financial transparency.'
Prior to joining Matria, Mr. Cockrell was Head of Investor Relations at
Exide Technologies. He also served as Head of Strategic Financial Analysis
for ING Americas and as Manager of Investor Relations/Strategic Finance at The
Home Depot and El Paso Corporation.
Rich has also worked as an equity research analyst for UBS and Jefferies &
Company where he covered the Energy sector. Rich holds a Bachelor of Science
in Economics from the University of Houston.
ABOUT MATRIA HEALTHCARE
Matria Healthcare is a leading provider of comprehensive health
enhancement programs to health plans, employers and government agencies.
Matria manages major chronic diseases and episodic conditions including
diabetes, congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease, asthma, chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease, high-risk obstetrics, cancer, chronic pain,
depression, end-stage renal disease, and obesity; delivers programs that
address wellness, healthy living, productivity improvement, and patient
advocacy; and provides case management of acute and catastrophic conditions.
Headquartered in Marietta, Georgia, Matria operates through more than 60
offices around the United States. More information about Matria can be found
on line at www.matria.com.
Contact:
Rich Cockrell
Vice President, Investor Relations
770/767-4500
SOURCE Matria Healthcare, Inc.
