Joined Lawrence Merchandising in February 2007 as Director of Business Development. 29 years of retail merchandising and management experience. Spent over fifteen years in progressive store and merchandising management with Osco Drug, Inc and Venture Stores. Over the past fourteen years served as the Director of National Accounts for Prism Retail Services and as Director of Client Services and Retail Operations with ProSet Merchandising, a division of Crossmark Sales and Marketing. Extensive leadership skills in program and business development within the merchandising service sector. Led revenue growth from $18M to over $38M in a seven year span through building business relationships and seeking out new sales opportunities. Negotiated and contracted merchandising programs with numerous major GM/HBC manufacturers. B.S in Marketing from Southern Illinois University - Carbondale.Specialties: Retail directed merchandising programs in the drug and food industry.