Toledo-based BusinessVoice has announced the promotion of Rich Schurfeld to Director of Web Services.

Schurfeld brings to the position an in-depth knowledge of the Internet and its tremendous potential as a sales and marketing tool. He will focus the department's efforts on Web Audio Messaging, a new element of Internet marketing that BusinessVoice continues to pioneer.

"Rich is a unique individual," said BusinessVoice President Jerry Brown. "He has a thorough knowledge of the complexities and technical details of the Internet, yet he thinks conceptually. That allows him to more effectively identify real world business applications."

A Toledo native, Schurfeld has also enjoyed international success as an athlete. As a member of the U.S. National Rugby team he participated in the 1999 World Cup held throughout Europe.