Rick Clark –Chairman / Chief Executive Officer 
Rick is originally from Atlanta attending the University of Georgia and graduating from Georgia State University with a BA in Journalism. He started his career in the radio and television industry working for CNN in Atlanta. He later did on-air work for ESPN and the USA Network.

In 1988, he founded Solar Shield, Inc. and was its President for 14 years. Solar Shield manufactured and sold insulation products domestically and internationally for residential and commercial applications. Some of its clients included Home Depot, Lowe’s, Builders Square, Payless Cashways, etc. Rick developed a new product line called Solar Board in the mid 1990’s in-conjunction with Louisiana-Pacific and International Paper. This product line does in excess of one billion dollars today.

Rick has extensive experience in Corporate Partnerships, Operations Management for its Manufacturing Facility, the Merchandising of New and Existing Product Lines, Buyer Relationships, Inventory Management, Sales Training and Management, New Business Development, International Business Development, Marketing Management, Design and Implementation of Automated Control Systems, etc.

Rick’s background has been a good fit for the Merchandising Industry. His experience has been vital in building a good solid company infrastructure. Thus far, Merchandising Solutions Group has been able to execute its programs with its clients completely and flawlessly. The company looks forward to continued controlled growth.

Karen Reeves - President / Chief Operations Officer
Karen is originally from Wilkesboro, NC. She graduated with a degree in Business Administration from Gardner Webb University with Summa Cum Laude honors.

Karen spent 28 years with Lowe’s working in many areas of the company. Some of the departments that Karen worked in include Product Merchandising, Senior Management in Strategic Planning, Senior Management in Business Process Improvement, Senior Management in Sales Communications, Senior Corporate Internal Audit Manager, Supervisor in Corporate Trade Payables, Store Expansion, Advertising, Inventory Management, Corporate Communications, Project Leader that researched and designed processes for the International Buying offices, etc.

Karen has a solid understanding of the Retail Industry and is especially experienced in Business Development and Project Management. Her knowledge has played a major role in expanding Merchandising Solutions Group’s client base throughout the U.S. In addition, Karen is valuable in the continued development of the company’s processes, systems, procedures, and policies.

Michele Cass - Chief Finance Officer
Michele is from Ronda, NC and attended school at Wilkes Community College in 1986.  She first started at Rid-A-Bug and eventually worked her way up to CFO.  At Rid-A-Bug, Michele oversaw all facets of the company’s accounting including book keeping, payroll taxes and corporate taxes.

Michele came on board to be the CFO for Merchandising Solutions Group, Inc in 2005.  In addition to taking the lead of the financial leadership of MSG, Michele has been instrumental in developing a strong Human Resources Department with a solid infrastructure that consists of nearly 7,700 full time and part time employees.

Michele’s commitment for upholding strong financial management and accountability has been outstanding.  She has provided timely, accurate, and reliable financial information and spearheaded the process in developing improved systems for internal control.

She oversees the day to day logistics of payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivables departments, and works closely with MSG’s banks and clients.  In meeting with MSG clients, Michele has been able to customize the right systems internally to fit with our client’s needs.  Her career, spanning over thirty years, includes vast financial experience that has proven to be an asset for MSG.

Bill Kujawa – Vice President, Business Development
Bill is originally from Chicago, IL. He earned a Business Management Degree from Lewis University in Lockport, Illinois and then served in the Military (Vietnam).

Bill's expertise is in Marketing and Business Development working for companies including GFX International, Miller Zell, and 3M. Over the years, he has had remarkable success in Acquiring Clients and Increasing Sales while Reducing Overhead Costs.

His strong points include being able to Construct and Design the Appropriate Business Model, Develop Tactics and an Approach to Achieve Defined Goals, Strategically Manage and Guide all Business Development Activities, and Oversee the Account Services Team.

Amongst some of Bill's Achievements over the years, Bill Developed a Client Communication Structure for his Account Management Department, Created a Business Development Team with Lead Generation, Developed POP Display Programs for Retailers, Developed Programs for Sales to Brand Marketers, Developed a Representative Network, Developed and Implemented new Products in Large Format Graphics as well as Offset and Screen for the Point of Purchase Market, and Implemented an Account Review Program.

Bill will be instrumental in expanding MSG's core business in working with Advertising Agencies, Retailers, and Manufacturers.

Shane J. Walker - Partner/President of Grocery Division
Shane Walker is originally from Jacksonville, Florida. He's a graduate of Cornell University and earned a Business Management degree from Morris Brown College. Shane's expertise and background is in Sales & Marketing. However, his experience and industry knowledge is cross functional. He has had held several leadership positions, including Category Manager (Kroger), Merchandiser (Kroger), Key Account Executive (Miller-Coors Brewing Co.), National Account Manager (Miller-Coors Brewing Co.), Director Sales Southeast (Miller Coors Brewing Co.), and most recently Senior Marketing Manager (Hess Oil Company) where he managed $1.2 Billion in annual revenues.

Shane has exceptional strength in Business Development, Brand Building, Account Management, Revenue Forecasting and Project Management. He has comprehensive knowledge of cross-distribution channels, including retailers, suppliers and food brokers.

Among some of Shane's accomplishments was building and managing dynamic sales and operations teams. During his tenure as Director of the Southeast for Miller-Coors his team was awarded the "National sales team of the year award" in 2004 and 2006. He was also elected to the Board for the Georgia Food Industry Association where he served as Chairman for two consecutive terms. In addition, Shane and his lovely wife of 8 years have one child and they reside in Atlanta, Georgia.

Shane's knowledge and ability to build and manage dynamic sales teams with full P&L accountability will support sustained growth for the Merchandising Solutions team.

Jan Cutini – President of Electrical Division
Jan is originally from the Niagara Falls area of Western New York. He earned a degree in Business Administration and Management from State University of New York at Buffalo. He began his career in the insurance industry at Life Insurance Company of Georgia and later, Confederation Life Insurance Company in Atlanta.

For 20 years, Jan worked in the electrical contracting industry as Vice President of Cutini Electrical Contracting, Inc., a family owned business located in the metro Atlanta area. The company thrived in the residential electrical contracting arena and expanded into commercial and industrial electrical as well as electrical service work.

Jan's most recent position as Branch Manager for City Electric Supply, a large international supplier of electrical merchandise to contractors, businesses and the general public, gave him the opportunity to learn the wholesale/retail side of the electrical industry.

Jan's background in electrical contracting, project management and wholesale/retail of electrical supplies makes him an integral part of Merchandising Solutions Group's turnkey management process.

Kristina (Kris) Hobbs - Director of Operations
Kris is originally from Greensboro NC. She has been with Merchandising Solutions Group since 2007, and has recently been promoted to Director of Operations for MSG.

Kris spent 20 years in Management with a Solid Operations background. While at Andco Industries, Kris worked in all facets of the day to day Corporate Operations working in-conjunction with the Company's Sales Team, Project Management Team, and the Buying Department. Some of the clients she worked with included the North Carolina Zoo and the Greensboro Coliseum Complex.

Since coming on board with MSG Kris has taken the lead in Developing Processes and Procedures with Multiple Clients, Overseeing Job Postings & Interviewing, and Recruiting & Management of MSG's Workforce.

Kris' experience includes Management Oversight, Personnel Fill Attainment, Creating and Implementing the Scope of Work for Clients, Tracking and Auditing Work Performance, and Training & Motivating our Merchandisers.

In addition, she provides Technical Support for the workforce, Weekly Reports to the Client, Oversees Payroll Processes, and Serves as the Primary Communicator between MSG and the Client.

Kris has an Extensive Background in Operations and her role as the new Director of Operations makes her a crucial member of the MSG Management Team.