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PRESS RELEASELlNC Preferred Group
Announces Russell
J. Bunio, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – February 8, 2005 - LlNC Preferred Group,
Inc. announced today the appointment of Mr. Russell J. Bunio, 57,
as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Bunio
replaces James K. Morton. Mr. Morton, a co-founder of the company
in 2003, will continue to support LlNC's long-range strategic growth
efforts.
Prior to this appointment Mr. Bunio served as President and Chief
Operation Officer for LlNC Preferred Group. Mr. Bunio has served
as President of RJB and Associates, since 2001, where he lead a
supply chain management group and focused on the implementation
of best practices to improve efficiency and cost. Prior to managing
RJB and Associates, Bunio held the position of Vice President and
General Manager of Supply Management and Procurement for the Boeing
Company (1998 - 2001, retiring 6/1/2001). Additionally, Mr. Bunio
held various positions with Cummins Engine Company, Inc. (1989-1998)
leading to the position of Vice President and Chief Procurement
Officer for Cummins. From 1986-1989, Mr. Bunio was Director of
Materials Management at New United Motors Manufacturing, Inc. (NUMMI).
Mr. Bunio's career started with General Motors (1970-1989) with
assignments in Components Divisions in Dayton, Ohio, Detroit, Michigan,
Montreal, Canada, and Matamoros, Mexico. Mr. Bunio earned his B.S.
in Economics from West Virginia University and G.E.S. European
American Study Center, Basel, Switzerland.
About LINCedge
LlNCedge (www.lincedge.com), a division of privately held LlNC
Preferred Group, Inc., was formed by a group of business professionals,
with various direct and indirect connections to the transportation
industry. The overall goal is to maximize the profitability of
transportation providers by optimizing the supply chain. The
initial program offering, LlNCedge "Over The Road",
offers fuel card membership and innovative fleet management solutions
to companies with Class 7& 8 trucks.
Contact: Mr. Terry Wilson, Executive Vice President
1120 England Drive Phone: (931) 525-6287
Cookeville, Tennessee 38501 Fax: (931) 525-6871
terrywilson@lincpreferredgroup.com
www.lincpreferredgroup.com
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