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.

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