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Robert J. DeFranco joined Bankrate in March of 1999. He served as the Company's Chief Financial Officer from October 2000 thru March 2006. From 1986 to 1999 he held various positions in corporate accounting and finance for companies including Ryder System Inc. Southeast Banking Corporation SunTrust Banks Inc. and Ocwen Financial Corporation. His experience includes all aspects of corporate accounting and finance and internal and external financial reporting - including SEC reporting mergers and acquisitions (analysis integration and accounting) corporate re-engineering budgeting and forecasting. A Certified Public Accountant and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Mr. DeFranco was part of the commercial audit division of Arthur Andersen & Co. Miami Fl. from 1978 to 1986. | 