PRO Group Names Charlie Knoll Director of Technology
A Denver-based merchandising and marketing company, PRO Group, has promoted Charlie Knoll to oversee its I.T. department
(PRWEB) September 4, 2005 -- PRO Group, Inc. named Charlie Knoll as director
of technology. He was previously senior systems analyst for the Denver-based
merchandising and marketing organization.
Knoll's role includes managing
the PRO Group user base of 30 internal users and 300 external Extranet users
along with overseeing systems for PRO Group and the company's operating units.
Knoll has 14 years of experience in database design and systems
development and developed the PRO-ADS system, which allows PRO Group
Distributors and Retailers to set up fully customized advertising circulars
using the Internet. Knoll and his department have been charged with helping PRO
employees be successful in integrating Web enhancements in their day-to-day
work. Knoll is a graduate of the Blacksburg, Va.-based Virginia Tech and resides
in Denver.
PRO Group President and Chief Operating Officer Steve Synnott
said Knoll's department plays an increasingly important role in the future
direction of PRO Group, Inc.
"The way we apply technology internally
here at PRO Group truly shapes how we add value for our Distributor Members and
Retailers," Synnott said. "The programs and systems we develop directly impact
the profitability and competitive position of not only our partner Distributors
and Manufacturers, but thousands of Retailers as well."
Synnott said
Knoll will be charged with the task of creating further enhancements to the
PRO-ADS System and leading a continuous improvement cycle for PRO Group's
information infrastructure.
PRO Group, Inc. is a multi-divisional,
international merchandising and marketing organization with corporate
headquarters in Denver, Colorado. The Company's purchasing power exceeds $3
billion through its Member Distributors.
www.pro-group.com
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