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FORMER WALMART EXECUTIVE CHRIS SULTEMEIER JOINS RJW LOGISTICS GROUP BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Sultemeier Brings 30 Years of Retail Experience to RJW's Board

FORMER WALMART EXECUTIVE CHRIS SULTEMEIER JOINS RJW LOGISTICS GROUP BOARD OF DIRECTORS

WOODRIDGE, IL (September 20, 2019) - RJW Logistics Group, Inc. ("RJW" or the "Company"), a leading provider of retail logistics for consumer packaged goods companies, announced today that Chris Sultemeier will join its Board of Directors. Chris joins the Board alongside other experts in retail logistics, helping to foster growth and continue the Company's dedication to enhancing retail supplier transportation efficiencies and shipping accuracy.

Sultemeier, who joins the RJW Board of Directors, has over 30 years of retail and logistics experience, most recently as EVP of Logistics at Walmart Inc. and CEO of Walmart Transportation LLC. "With the importance of retail in-stock and the effect precision flow has on physical stores and online retail, no company is better positioned to support CPG companies than RJW," said Sultemeier. "I'm looking forward to supporting [CEO] Kevin Williamson and his team as they focus on growing their best-in-class retail logistics services."


"Chris is an outstanding addition to our Board," says Kevin Williamson. "He is a proven leader, teacher, and innovator, and his experience in retail will allow us to further anticipate the needs of retailers and consumers, and develop the technologies and programs to serve them."

RJW's suite of retail logistics services includes its industry-leading LTL consolidation program, asset-based transportation and warehousing services, comprehensive logistics services and other value-added services. The Company's ability to provide all of these services in-house greatly streamlines its customers' supply chain processes, increasing in-stocks levels at retail, helping to avoid retailer fines, and driving scorecard performance, line extensions, and profitability.

About RJW Logistics Group
RJW Logistics Group, Inc. is a leading retail logistics solutions provider, with a specialized focus on LTL consolidation services designed for consumer packaged goods suppliers to retailers. RJW's asset-based transportation, logistics, and warehousing provide an attractive value proposition for shippers requiring retail logistics expertise. For more information please visit the Company's website at www.rjwgroup.com.

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