WEST DES MOINES, Iowa -- Kyle J. Krause, president and CEO of Kum & Go, has announced the addition of Franci M. Phelan as the senior vice president of human resources (Grow People) and the promotion of Charles W. Campbell to vice president and general counsel.
Phelan (pictured) joins Kum & Go after serving as the chief human resources officer for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in Seattle, for which she will continue to be an advisor. She has an extensive career in HR including previous positions with The Principal Financial Group, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage [image-nocss] and DuPont/Pioneer.
Krause described how Phelan's expertise and experience will benefit Kum & Go and support the company's business strategies: "Franci has an extensive background in human resources. As our top HR executive, she will provide a vital link between our talented associates and seasoned leadership team. I am confident that Franci will develop strategies to ensure Kum & Go remains an outstanding place to work and grow as a professional."
Campbell, associate general counsel since 2004, was recently promoted to vice president and general counsel. Campbell has been a member of the Kum & Go legal team for more than seven years and provides business-centered counsel to the company's executives and associates.
"Charley has been an integral part of Kum & Go's legal team for many years. His knowledge of our business model and his leadership in the legal community make him an excellent fit as vice president and general counsel," said Krause.
When asked about the primary focus of his new position, Campbell emphasized the importance of leadership as Kum & Go continues to grow: "I look forward to the challenges and opportunities that come with being the primary legal advisor to a growing and dynamic company like Kum & Go. I will continue to find new ways to facilitate the company's plans for long-term growth while at the same time, managing our legal risk."
Kum & Go has maintained 50 years of dedicated community commitment, each year returning at least 10% of its profits to the communities it serves. Kum & Go is the fifth largest privately held, company-operated convenience store chain in the United States. The family-owned company began in 1959, in Hampton, Iowa, and has grown to more than 430 c-stores in 11 states (Iowa, Arkansas, Colorado, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota and Wyoming). In addition to a wide selection of products, Kum & Go offers a proprietary mix of products under the Hiland brand name. Other proprietary product offerings include Java Ridge Premium Coffee, Napa Creek and Sea Ridge wines, Go Fresh Market sandwiches and Nuclear energy drinks.
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