Kris Simmons, Fire Eye’s Executive Producer and CEO, said, “We welcome Christy as our new CFO.  She has done an excellent job as our Office Manager and Controller in enhancing our efforts to improve profitability during a period of rapid change in our company, and she has the necessary financial expertise and leadership skills for the CFO position.  Her appointment provides a strong continuity in that role.”

Mrs. Simmons has over 10 years of financial management experience.  Prior to joining Fire Eye Productions, Inc., she held the positions of Office Manager and Controller at various medical offices in Northwest Georgia, and served as President/CEO of her own medical transcription company.

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Fire Eye Productions, Inc. is a full-service video agency specializing in production, webcasting and audiovisual support services. The company is headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

For more information about Fire Eye Productions, Inc., call 423.757.9585 or visit http://www.fireeyemedia.com.

Each year the Alumni Association of Carson-Newman College seeks to recognize persons who, through exemplary personal achievement, service and leadership are an inspiration to faculty, students, alumni and friends of the college.“Kris is among numerous Carson-Newman alumni who have brought honor to their alma mater through their accomplishments and their valuable contributions to society,” said J. Randall O’Brien, president of Carson-Newman College. “To recognize him in this manner is a highlight of our academic year.”

Kris Simmons graduated magna cum laude from Carson-Newman College in 2000 and started Fire Eye Productions, Inc. the same year. His business is now a leading video production agency servicing Fortune 500 clients.

His commitment to his business has earned recognition for his achievements as a young entrepreneur. Four years after starting his own business, he was named Young Entrepreneur of the Year by the Tennessee District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration. Other awards include numerous Advertising Federation awards and multiple International Videographer awards.

He is also a board member of the Digital Video Professionals Association and an active member of several Chattanooga area professional organizations including the Downtown Rotary Club and the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce. He lives in Hixson with his wife and four children.

Simmons will be honored at the college’s alumni awards celebration on Monday and Tuesday, March 23-24 in Jefferson City, Tenn.

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About Fire Eye Productions, Inc.

Fire Eye Productions, Inc. is an award-winning global video agency that develops corporate marketing, safety and communications presentations. Clients include ABC Sports, Alstom, Astec Industries Inc., BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Chick Fil A, City of Chattanooga, Decosimo, Fed Ex Ground, First Tennessee, General Mills, Gordon Hospital, Memorial Hospital, Mohawk Industries, Northwest Georgia Bank, Turner South, Unum and Vulcan Materials.

For more information about Fire Eye Productions, Inc. or to contact Kris Simmons, call 423.757.9585, send an email to kris@fireeyeproductions.com or visit http://www.fireeyemedia.com.