Venita Fields Appointed as a Director of Superior Group of Companies™
February 04 2019 - 11:08AM
The Board of Directors of Superior Group of
Companies™ (NASDAQ:SGC) announced today that on January 31,
2019, Venita Fields was appointed by the Board of Directors to be a
Director of the Company, effective immediately. She will be
one of five independent directors serving on the Board.
Ms. Fields is a partner and a member of the
investment committee of Pelham S2K Managers, LLC, which provides
junior capital and private equity investments for privately held
middle market companies, having served in that capacity since
2016. In those roles she is responsible for evaluating and
funding potential investment opportunities. Ms. Fields
previously was with Smith Whiley & Company from 1998-2015,
during which she served as a Senior Managing Director and Partner
from 2004-2015; Bank of America from 1989-1998, during which she
served as a Senior Vice President from 1991-1998; Citicorp North
America from 1984-1989, where she managed an investments
origination team; and Continental Illinois National Bank in Chicago
from 1980-1984. Ms. Fields currently is a director of Derry
Enterprises, Inc. (dba Field Fastener Supply Company), a
distribution company located in Rockford, IL, a director of David’s
Bridal, Inc., a 300 store retailer of bridal dresses and wedding
accessories, a director of Lifespace Communities, Inc., an
owner/operator of senior living communities, and a Board President
(Emeritus) of ACG Chicago, a group of more than 1,000 professionals
in the fields of senior lending, investment banking, private
equity, and private debt. Her philanthropic work includes
currently serving as a trustee for the Ravinia Festival and
previously as a trustee for the Ann & Robert H. Lurie
Children’s Hospital of Chicago, a Board and founding member of the
Private Director’s Association, and a member of the fiduciary
committee of Wespath Benefits and Investments. Ms. Fields was
a guest lecturer at the J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management
from 2010-2012. Ms. Fields, who is 65 years old, holds a B.A.
degree from Northwestern University and a Masters of Management
degree from the J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management.
Ms. Fields was named one of the top 36 dealmakers in Mergers &
Acquisitions’ 2019 list of the Most Influential Women in Mid-Market
M&A.
“We are truly fortunate to have found an
executive and director with a wealth of relevant experience,” said
Paul Mellini, a fellow Director and Chairman of the Corporate
Governance, Nominating and Ethics Committee of the Board.
“Venita’s unique skillset will complement those of our existing
Board, which is crucial as the Company continues to grow and take
on more complex strategic initiatives, including evaluating
potential acquisitions and other financial transactions,” said
Sidney Kirschner, Chairman of the Board. “Our leadership is
excited about the opportunity to partner with someone of Venita’s
multi-faceted business background,” said Michael Benstock, Chief
Executive Officer and Director of the Company.
About Superior Group of Companies, Inc.
(SGC):
Superior Group of Companies™, formerly Superior
Uniform Group, established in 1920, is a combination of companies
that help customers unlock the power of their brands by creating
extraordinary brand experiences for employees and customers. It
provides customized support for each of its divisions through its
shared services model.
Fashion Seal Healthcare®, HPI™ and CID Resources
are signature uniform brands of Superior Group of Companies. Each
is one of America’s leading providers of uniforms and image apparel
in the markets it serves. They specialize in innovative uniform
program design, global manufacturing, and state-of-the-art
distribution. Every day, more than 6 million Americans go to work
wearing a uniform from Superior Group of Companies.
BAMKO®, Tangerine Promotions® and Public
Identity® are signature promotional products and branded
merchandise brands of Superior Group of Companies. They provide
unique custom branding, design, sourcing, and marketing solutions
to some of the world’s most successful brands.
The Office Gurus® is a global provider of custom
call and contact center support. As a true strategic partner, The
Office Gurus implements customized solutions for its customers in
order to accelerate their growth and improve their customers’
service experiences.
SGC’s commitment to service, technology, quality
and value-added benefits, as well as its financial strength and
resources, provides unparalleled support for its customers’ diverse
needs while embracing a “Customer 1st, Every Time!” philosophy and
culture in all of its business segments.
Visit www.superiorgroupofcompanies.com for more information.
Contact:
Mike Attinella OR Hala Elsherbini
CFO & Treasurer Halliburton Investor Relations
(727) 803-7170 (972) 458-8000
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