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Halftime Expands in New England

2/16/2012

For Immediate Release

Halftime, the Dallas-based non-profit whose work inspires and equips marketplace leaders to transition from success to significance, announces a new role for a longtime staff member.

Bob Durfey has accepted the Managing Director position for Halftime Boston and will oversee the group's newest branch of the rapidly growing movement. He has been an integral part of the Halftime management team since 2008 with global responsibilities to various affiliates and clients. Prior to Halftime, Durfey served a 30 year career as a helicopter pilot in the US Coast Guard, twice being stationed in the Boston area.  Captain Durfey's last assignment was overseeing the Coast Guard's public affairs and congressional work in the northeast.  The Durfeys have lived on Boston's south shore for almost eight years.

Halftime CEO Dean Niewolny stated, “Bob has proven himself as a gifted and creative leader. His extensive experience among ministry and marketplace leaders will provide a strong foundation as he directs our Halftime programs in the Boston area and casts a vision for the future growth of our new branch in that region."

Halftime (www.halftime.org) grew from the 1995 book of the same name by Bob Buford, The bestseller continues to prompt thousands of successful men and women to pause, reflect on what really matters and redirect their time, talent and treasure toward eternal pursuits. Halftime supports this initiative through strategic resources, events, books, video, assessment tools and coaching services.

For more information, contact Bob at 781-738-2725 or Bob.Durfey@halftime.org