
	Robert L. Recchia, 54, is Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Valassis. In this position, Recchia is responsible for all aspects of finance, accounting, media and purchasing. Recchia has been a member of Valassis&rsquo; Board of Directors since 1991. Since joining the company in 1982, Recchia has held a number of key positions, including treasurer and vice president of operations, and has contributed greatly to the company&rsquo;s financial and operational development. His responsibilities in the areas of accounting and finance include the oversight of all acquisitions and joint ventures. Over the years, Recchia has been responsible for creating the company&#39;s tax strategies and improving its debt structure during both private and public ownership. During his tenure as Vice President of Operations, Recchia reorganized the company&rsquo;s operations, purchasing, traffic and inventory areas to create better efficiencies and a stronger framework for growth. This built a solid operational foundation, which remains in place today. Mr. Recchia is a Certified Public Accountant with audit experience with Deloitte &amp; Touche LLP.
