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C-Store, Foodservice Vet Joins ELS

Ex-7-Eleven, Rutter's exec Matlock now industry recruiter

FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Brian Wright, managing partner of Executive Leadership Solutions (ELS), said Brian Matlock has joined the company as a senior executive recruiter.

Matlock is a 10-year veteran in the convenience store industry. He had a seven-year career with Dallas-based 7-Eleven, holding positions as a field consultant, senior field consultant, special project model market manager, northeast division logistics manager and the division fresh food and beverage merchandising manager for more than 800 locations.

He most recently [image-nocss] held the position of vice president of foodservice with Rutter's Farm Stores, York, Pa. He resigned from that position on August 17. During his two years with Rutter's, Matlock was responsible for many successful industry recognized enhancements to the chain's food and beverage operations, including the complete ground-up rebranding and design of its coffee offering and the introduction and integration of its foodservice kiosk program.

"Adding Brian Matlock to our team will enhance the foodservice knowledge base we have at ELS, said Wright.

Matlock is a decorated former U.S. Marine. During his military service, he served in more than 22 counties throughout Asia and Europe. As part of this service, he worked with the U.S. State Department providing diplomatic security and protection for U.S. embassies and for top-level government officials including President Bill Clinton and Vice President Al Gore during their travels abroad.

Fort Myers, Fla.-based ELS is an executive search firm that specializes in executive recruitment for the c-store, petroleum, travel center and related supplier industries.

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