Care Now Foundation

Press Releases

May 10, 2006

Carrie Sharpshair Named Executive Director
For CareNow Foundation, Inc.
Sharpshair to oversee operations of the organization

Westlake Village, CA (May 10, 2006) – Ed Bjurstrom, founder of CareNow Foundation, Inc. has appointed Carrie Sharpshair to serve as executive director for the organization. CareNow is a not-for-profit organization, whose mission is to provide essential healthcare to the world’s least served, and was launched on April 26, 2006.

As executive director, Sharpshair will work closely with Bjurstrom, and oversee all operational aspects of the organization. Sharpshair’s previous experience as a project manager at Amgen Inc. for eight years, implementing logistics business process and computerized systems, prepared her well for this new role. “I needed someone capable of managing major international projects, and Carrie was the perfect candidate,” said Bjurstrom. “She fully understands the vision of the organization and what it will take to fulfill the mission.”

Sharpshair is no stranger to working with start-up operations. She was the founder and president of Casual Cuisine, Inc., a personal chef service in the Conejo Valley until she sold the company in 2005. She is the current owner of BRECS & Associates, a small business management consulting firm in Thousand Oaks, assisting small businesses in all phases of their corporate life cycle.

As a member of the Ventura County Professional Women’s Network, Sharpshair currently serves on the board of directors and previously served two terms as executive secretary. In addition, she is active in the Thousand Oaks Chapter of Business Network International (BNI), having served as president for several terms.

CareNow Foundation, Inc. is committed to providing essential healthcare for the least served people in remote regions of the world, by furnishing support, equipment and supplies, and training of local healthcare providers. CareNow is about “doing.” “CareNow – DoNow.” For more information about CareNow Foundation, Inc. or to make a donation, log onto the Web site at www.carenowfoundation.org or call
1-877-254-1115.

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