OGDEN, Utah, Nov. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- MarketStar, the industry leader in outsourced sales and marketing, announced today that existing President and Chief Operating Officer Keith Titus will assume the role of President and Chief Executive Officer, effective December 31, 2018. He will also serve as a member of the company's Board of Directors.
Titus replaces Dave Treadway, who has chosen to retire after 15 years as CEO.
Since being named COO in 2015, Titus has brought operational excellence that has increased the company's overall capacity, client preservation and employee retention. His strategic vision has given MarketStar continued viability and a long-term path to success, further cementing the company as a preferred destination for new professionals for many years to come.
"Keith Titus has the talent, skill, background and experience to lead MarketStar into the future," said Treadway. "Keith has made incredible contributions during his tenure with MarketStar, and I'm confident he will lead the company to even greater heights."
Adept at strategy and analysis, Titus has enabled teams at MarketStar to go above and beyond, creating great experiences for employees and clients. He also champions community initiatives through MarketStar Cares, the company's community outreach program.
Titus rejoined MarketStar in 2011 after 11 years in a number of senior positions in operations, sales and marketing with Motorola Solutions, including Head of Strategy for Global Sales and Field Operations. Prior to Motorola, he worked at MarketStar leading several VAR and retail accounts. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Weber State University and a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Utah.
"This is an exciting time to be with MarketStar, and it's thrilling to be able to apply all my experience as an employee, client and senior leader in my new role as CEO," said Titus. "Over the next 120 days, we will evaluate the needs and opportunities for our company. I'm looking forward to determining how we can better engage and deliver for our employees, clients and the community, and work to transform our company for the future."
Treadway joined MarketStar in 2003 as President and COO after spending more than 20 years with Hewlett Packard, where he was a client of MarketStar. He added CEO responsibilities in 2007 and has been with MarketStar through significant revenue growth, as well as leading the company through a substantial re-structuring as a purely B2B sales organization. During his tenure, he helped bring in hundreds of new clients that created thousands of jobs in northern Utah and globally.
"I'm extremely proud of the growth, success and great experiences we've had over the past 15 years at MarketStar. I'm especially grateful to our employees, clients, partners and the community for their support of the MarketStar family and of me personally," said Treadway. "I'm also very excited to move on to my next chapter knowing that MarketStar is set up for success and has a talented, capable leader in Keith Titus."
Added Titus: "Dave started out as a client, so he has always brought a unique perspective to our business -- one that has helped us evolve and experience strong growth. Dave has tremendous grit and resolve, and I will miss our day-to-day camaraderie and his care for all MarketStar stakeholders."
About MarketStar
MarketStar (www.marketstar.com) is the industry leader in outsourced sales and marketing programs for the world's leading and emerging companies. Through innovative Sales as a Service solutions, MarketStar accelerates revenue through B2B partner, direct and digital media programs, helping clients drive sales, acquire new customers and build loyalty with accounts. MarketStar is part of Omnicom Group.
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DENVER — In response to today’s announcement by the Department of the Interior appointing new “regional facilitators” as part of the Department’s reorganization process, the Center for Western Priorities released the following statement from Executive Director Jennifer Rokala:
“Secretary Zinke just announced an entirely new layer of middle management while doing nothing to actually streamline the federal bureaucracy. Congress has provided no funding for this reorganization, nor has the Interior Department proposed any changes that would make the government more efficient. Secretary Zinke and Deputy Secretary Bernhardt need to stop distracting their employees when there are far more pressing issues facing the Interior Department today.”
In its Frequently Asked Questions about the reorganization, the Interior Department admits it has only requested funding for these changes, while Congress has not approved any money. Congressional appropriators warned Zinke in March to not move ahead with a reorganization alone. Specifically:
“No agency shall implement any part of a reorganization that modifies regional or State boundaries for agencies or bureaus that were in effect as of the date of enactment of this Act unless approved consistent with the General Guidelines for Reprogramming procedures specified herein.
“Any such reprogramming request submitted to the Committees on Appropriations shall include a description of anticipated benefits, including anticipated efficiencies and cost-savings, as well as a description of anticipated personnel impacts and funding changes anticipated to implement the proposal.”
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Ahead of their upcoming game in Salt Lake City, Harlem Globetrotter stars Thunder Law and Hoops Green took some time to meet with Brigham Young University’s Cougarettes and their mascot, Cosmo. The two entities traded some tricks for a one-of-a-kind video collaboration in which dance meets basketball.
The Harlem Globetrotter stars joined the 17-time national champion dance team and their lovable mascot to teach them some basketball tricks, while the Cougarettes and Cosmo shared their high-energy Rolex dance routine, which brought the BYU dance team national attention last fall via a viral video.
Broadcast media is approved to use the video: https://youtu.be/WEszaFhlrOE (Courtesy of BYU). Digital media can embed the YouTube video.
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The Harlem Globetrotters will bring their new 2019 Fan Powered World Tour to the Vivint Smart Home Arena on Saturday, Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. For more information, please visit harlemglobetrotters.com.
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SHOPKO ANNOUNCES 2018 BLACK FRIDAY AND HOLIDAY STORE HOURS
The retailer unveils its holiday hours with more than 800 doorbuster deals, including early access doorbusters at Shopko.com, and its top toy trends
GREEN BAY, Wis. – Shopko extends its store hours during the most popular shopping days of the year and holiday season. Black Friday deals will also be extended on Shopko.com and in stores with special offers on over 800 doorbusters, additional WOW doorbusters and the season’s top toys.
“Shopko is proud to be the friendly, local store that shoppers can rely on during the holidays to find exactly what they need, which is why we offer extended hours,” said Russ Steinhorst, Shopko chief executive officer. “Shopko stores will deliver great value on the newest and hottest items in all of our departments on Black Friday and throughout the holiday season.”
Shopko Store Hours
Shopko Hometown Store Hours
Shopko Express, Standalone Pharmacy and Optical Center Store Hours
Store hours vary by location, so check your local Shopko’s holiday hours online.
Doorbusters will start early at Shopko.com on Tuesday, Nov. 20, and will be featured at Shopko store locations when doors open at 2 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day through 2 p.m. on Black Friday, while supplies last. The first 100 customers at Shopko stores on Thanksgiving Day will receive a $10-off bonus card, valid Nov. 24, and a $15-off bonus card, valid Dec. 1-24, for home and clothing purchases. In addition, Shopko loyalty customers will earn 3 percent back in rewards any way they pay.
Shopko will also host pre-Black Friday events ahead of Black Friday that will feature select items from the Black Friday ad exclusively at Shopko.com. Pre-Black Friday events occur on Nov. 2 and will be offered again Nov. 9 and 16. Shoppers can view the pre-Black Friday events as well as the full Black Friday ad starting Nov. 2 at Shopko.com.
As gift givers begin preparing their shopping lists, Shopko also offers the most popular toys for the 2018 holiday season to help family members and friends give the same gift of joy toys gave them when they were young.
While toys have modernized over the years, there are brands that have and will continuously bring smiles to kids for decades to come, along with newcomers that offer kids different ways to express their unique imagination.
All of Shopko’s available toys can be viewed online at www.shopko.com/toys.
Donate unwrapped toys this holiday season at the Toys for Tots bins located at all Shopko stores through Dec. 7.
Sign up for Shopko emails to get information on all the doorbusters and cyber deals, and follow Shopko at Facebook.com/Shopko.
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About Shopko
Shopko is owned by an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners, Inc., a leading private investment firm focused on leverage buyouts, equity, debt, and other investments in market-leading companies.
Founded in 1962 and headquartered in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Shopko Stores Operating Co., LLC is a $3 billion retailer that operates more than 370 stores in 26 states throughout the Central, Western and Pacific Northwest regions. Retail formats include 126 Shopko stores, providing quality name-brand merchandise, great values, pharmacy and optical services in small to mid-sized cities; five Shopko Express Rx stores, a convenient neighborhood drugstore concept; six Shopko Pharmacy locations; two Shopko Optical locations and 234 Shopko Hometown stores, a smaller concept store developed to meet the needs of smaller communities. For more information, visit www.shopko.com.
