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RJW LOGISTICS GROUP WELCOMES GREG FORBIS AS SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF STRATEGY & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Former Walmart Executive Expands RJW's Retail Logistics Expertise

RJW LOGISTICS GROUP WELCOMES GREG FORBIS AS SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF STRATEGY & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
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By DC Velocity StaffSep 20, 2019
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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 the hiring of former Walmart Inc. executive, Greg Forbis. He joins a team of retail consolidation and retail logistics experts at RJW Logistics Group.

Forbis will serve as Senior Vice President of Strategy and Business Development, leveraging his 30 years of experience with Walmart Inc. to prospect, maintain and build relationships with RJW customers and other strategic relationships in the Company's expanding retail consolidation and logistics programs. Forbis most recently served as Senior Director, Regional Transportation and Senior Director, General Merchandise Inbound Transportation at Walmart Inc. "I am excited to join an innovative company like RJW. They are a proven leader in retail logistics and are redefining the industry with their approach to servicing suppliers to retailers. I look forward to growing new partnerships and continuing to improve existing relationships," Forbis said.

"We are thrilled that Greg has joined the RJW leadership team." said RJW CEO, Kevin Williamson, relaying his enthusiasm. "The experience he brings to RJW and our customer and retailer relationships will only improve what we have already built. We will continue to disrupt the retail logistics middle mile with solutions that cannot be matched. Greg is the perfect addition to our forward-thinking team."

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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