Accounting Manager Earns Prestigious Title

Maria Phillips awarded CMA Certificate

Lincoln, RI November 2009 - Autocrat, Inc., a fourth-generation family-owned business that roasts coffee and manufactures coffee extracts, announces that Maria Phillips recently earned the prestigious Certified Management Accountant certification. Ms. Phillips has been employed with Autocrat for fourteen years and currently holds the position of Accounting Manager. She is responsible for managing accounting, budgeting, and finance functions. Ms. Phillips received a BS degree from the University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI, and an MBA degree from Bryant University, Smithfield, RI.

The Certified Management Accountant (CMA®) certificate awarded by the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA™) honors a leading group of professionals who have advanced beyond the practical accounting skills set by passing a rigorous examination. This impressive achievement by Ms. Phillips demonstrates her exemplary knowledge and expertise in the field of accounting.

Headquartered in Lincoln, RI, Autocrat is one of the nation’s leading manufacturers of premium coffee and extracts, and operates a custom state-of-the-art extraction system to meet the increasing demands for coffee extracts and Coffee on Demand. For more information regarding these products call 1-800-288-6272 or visit Autocrat on-line at www.autocrat.com.