Medifast Inc. announced the appointment of Timothy G. Robinson as Chief Financial Officer, effective February 1, 2013. Mr. Robinson will replace Joseph Kelleman who has been serving as the Company's Chief Financial Officer on an interim basis since December 2012. Mr. Kelleman will continue in his role as Director of Finance - Supply Chain.

Mr. Robinson brings over 25 years of diverse management experience in finance, accounting, and business operations. Most recently, he held the position of Vice President, Business Operations for Canon Business Solutions Inc. from 2008 -- 2013, where he served as a key member of the executive team for this over $1 billion national office products subsidiary of Canon U.S.A.