Press & News
Press Releases:
Press releases issued by Kiz Toys, Inc.
January 28, 2009 - Kiz®Safe Revolutionizes Online Safety - January 19, 2009 - Kiz® to introduce KizPal product line at NY Toy Fair
- January 19, 2009 - Kiz® to introduce KizMoto product line at NY Toy Fair
- January 18, 2009 - Kiz® to introduce virtual Global Playground™ at New York Toy Fair
- November 24, 2008 - Bryant Hinson named VP of Corporate Development
- November 19, 2008 - Murli Iyer named VP of Corporate Development
- November 13, 2008 - Family entertainment developer Kevin Ream joins Kiz Toys Board of Advisors
- October 3, 2008 - Kiz Toys selects General Freight Services, Inc. as its Supply Chain Provider
September 29, 2008 - Kiz Toys Board of Advisors welcomes Gary W. Dunwoody -
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Former Shriner Imperial Potentate will advise Kiz Toys’ KizHope initiative
Alpharetta, Ga. – September 29, 2008 – Gary W. Dunwoody, an accomplished leader of the Shriners organization, has joined Kiz Toys’ Board of Advisors. He joins board members including baseball hall of famer Phil Niekro, NHRA Pro Stock racing legend Warren Johnson and energy consultant Ray Johnson. In his position, Dunwoody will advise the toy company on matters concerning KizHope, the charitable wing of Kiz Toys.
“Mr. Dunwoody is a great leader who has dedicated his life to helping others through the Shriners organization, as well as his other ventures,” said Kiz Toys COO and cofounder Ashley Johnson. “He has a lot of experience with charitable organizations, and his guidance will ensure that we can achieve our goals and help children across the country, and the world, through our KizHope initiative.”
Dunwoody recently held the highest rank in the global Shriners organization, serving as Imperial Potentate from 2005-06. He has been an active leader in the fraternity since becoming a member in 1976, serving as Potentate of the Scimitar Shriners in 1989 and president of the Central States Shrine Association in 1994.
Dunwoody was recently elected to serve a three-year term on the Shriners Hospitals for Children Board of Trustees. He served a previous term on the Board of Trustees from 1991-94.
Shriners Hospitals for Children is a one-of-a-kind international health care system of 22 hospitals. Children up to age 18 with orthopedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries and cleft lip and palate are eligible for care and receive all services in a family-centered environment at no charge—regardless of financial need.
Through KizHope, Kiz Toys plans to donate a portion of its proceeds to various non-profit groups that focus on children’s health, fitness and other areas that help kids in need reach their full potential.
To learn more about Kiz Toys, KizHope and Kiz Toys products, or to view past press releases, visit www.kiztoys.com.
About Kiz Toys...Kiz Toys is a toy company headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia that is reinventing the toy and revolutionizing virtual interaction through product innovation and online safety. Kiz Toys’ goal is to help children develop creativity and responsibility in a safe environment that is both fun and educational and made accessible through Kiz Toys’ patent-pending KizSafe interface.
- August 4, 2008 - Ray Johnson named to KizEarth Board of Advisors
- July 14, 2008 - Kiz Toys opens Creative Studio in Charleston, S.C.
- July 1, 2008 - Benjamin B. Armour joins Kiz Toys Corporate Office
- June 6, 2008 - Kiz Toys creates KizEarth initiative
- June 10, 2008 - Kiz Toys opens Corporate Office in Alpharetta
- April 30, 2008 - Warren Johnson teams up with Kiz Toys
- April 8, 2008 - Phil Niekro joins Kiz Toys Board of Advisors
- April 4, 2008 - Kiz Toys receives great response at SCAD Career Fair
- February 26, 2008 - Drew Allen joins Kiz Toys as VP of Public Relations
- February 15, 2008 - Kiz Toys releases details on its initial product line
- January 28, 2008 - Sam E. Hunter joins Kiz Toys' Board of Directors, Boardroom
- August 23, 2007 - Stephen Johnson named Chief Creative Officer at Kiz Toys
- March 14, 2007 - MoJo VC LLC. launches Kiz Toys