New Division, Promotions, and Hires within the Corporate Department

Lisle, IL Royal Buying Group, Inc. (RBG) announced today new divisions, promotions, and hires within their Corporate Department. The RBG Corporate Department is now comprised of a newly developed Marketing Department and Digital Advertising Sales Department, along with the preexisting Executive Office, General Office, and Human Resources Departments. Royal Buying Group looks forward to the new developments, advancements, and growth that will come with these new departmental initiatives and enhancements. Please read below for the details regarding the RBG Corporate Department’s new divisions, promotions, and hires.

MARKETING DEPARTMENT

Donna Rubis – Executive Assistant and Marketing Manager
Donna came to the Royal Buying Group in 2009 and was hired as the Executive Assistant to Michael Zielinski (President/CEO) and the RBG Board of Directors. She has recently been promoted to Marketing Manager, in addition to her current role in providing executive office assistance to the company. Donna has 8 years of executive and office management experience working in the Information Technology and Aviation Industries. Her chief role within the RBG Marketing Department will be to oversee and manage all marketing projects and development.

Erika Swanson – Graphic Design Manager
Erika has been working for RBG since 2010 as the Graphic Designer and has been recently promoted to Graphic Design Manager. Erika graduated from Illinois State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Art. She has since then been certified through the graphic design program at the College of DuPage in Graphic Design, Web Design, and Illustration. Her main responsibilities will be in the design and creation of promotional and marketing projects, materials, along with RBG’s monthly Competitive Edge Magazine.

Katie Ames – Communications Coordinator
Katie has been working for RBG since 2008 and was hired as the administrative assistant/receptionist for the General Office and Human Resources Department. She has since been promoted to the position of Communications Coordinator. Katie graduated from Taylor University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication Studies. Katie’s primary role in the marketing department will be in the execution and monitoring of all of RBG’s marketing and communications.

DIGITAL ADVERTISING SALES DEPARTMENT

Nora Keane – Advertising Sales Team Lead
Nora has been working with the Royal Buying Group since 2010 and was hired as a Digital Advertising Sales Representative. In correlation to the expansion of the STARZ Advertising responsibilities within RBG, she was promoted to Digital Advertising Sales Team Lead. Nora graduated from the University of Saint Francis with a Degree in Mass Communications. Nora’s key role is to promote and sell STARZ Advertising, along with additional sales support for the 2011 “US Fuels Conference and Trade Show”, the Florida Petroleum Marketers Sunshine Food and Fuel Expo, and the Pacific Oil Conference and Trade Show.

Cheryl Fronczak – Advertising Representative
Cheryl is the newest member to the Digital Advertising Sales Department and joined the team in the winter of 2011. She will be graduating December of 2011 from Lewis University with a Bachelors Degree in Political Science and Sociology. She will be working alongside Nora in the efforts of promoting and selling STARZ Advertising, in addition to selling sponsorships and exhibit space for the “US Fuels Conference and Trade Show”, the Florida Petroleum Marketers Sunshine Food and Fuel Expo, and the Pacific Oil Conference and Trade Show.

HUMAN RESOURCES AND OFFICE MANAGEMENT

Matt Metoyer – Human Resource Manager/Office Manager
Matt was welcomed as the new Human Resource Manager and Office Manager to Royal Buying Group in January, 2011. Matt joined the Royal Buying Group team as a graduate from DeVry University with a degree in Human Resource Management. His position is principally to manage and maintain the benefits, policies, and procedures of the personnel and provide direction, focus, and leadership for all general office issues.

About Royal Buying Group:

Royal Buying Group Inc., headquartered in Lisle, Illinois, is a national organization dedicated to maximizing sales and profitability of Convenience Stores, Petroleum Locations, College Book Stores, Truckstops/Travel Plaza Centers, Auto Repair facilities, Drug Stores, Tobacco Outlets, and Liquor Stores. Recently named to the 2008, 2007, and 2003 Inc. 500, and the 2009 and 2006 Inc. 5000, as one of America’s fastest growing companies, RBG also was ranked the 6th fastest growing company by Crain’s Chicago in 2008, and is listed as one of the largest privately held companies in the Chicago area. Royal Buying Group, Inc. now represents over 6000 locations nationwide. Their core service capabilities include negotiating with regional and national suppliers for impactful and competitive sales and marketing programs and providing category management expertise, state of the art marketing support and excellent customer service support for its membership. Visit our website at www.royalbuying.com for more information on Royal Buying Group, Inc.