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(FORT MYERS, FL – GERKE & ASSOCIATES) Haskel Thompson & Associates is proud to welcome Gerke & Associates as a Strategic Alliance Program member. “Gene and his organization have been providing consulting services to the convenience store and petroleum sectors for over 25 years in strategic and business planning, executive consultation, and succession planning. They are professionals of the highest order” states Haskel Thompson in his welcoming message.

The scope of Gerke & Associates encompasses all segments of the North American downstream industry including retail chains, single-store operators, wholesalers, product and service suppliers, equipment manufacturers, software providers and major trade associations. Their Consulting services extend internationally throughout South America, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, and Japan.

Examples of the Company’s most recent industry credentials and accomplishments include:

• Developing new c-store business models.
• Solving supply chain issues including activity based costing and value of service.
• Serving as lead consultants on the industry’s technology standards effort.
• Consulting with industry suppliers on marketing issues and strategies.
• Designing training programs for retailers, franchisors, distributors, and suppliers.
• Preparing the annual “State of the Industry Report” for the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS).
• Conducting operations analysis and improvement programs for c-store chains.
• Assisting major oil company designs to implement new convenience store concepts.
• Working with convenience store groups to evaluate and implement sound information technologies.

Gene Gerke, President & CEO, has conducted several hundred presentations at sector meetings, seminars and industry conventions.  He has authored several industry articles including one for The International Trends in Retailing journal entitled “Developing and Implementing Technology Standards: A Success Story for the Convenience Store Industry.”

“Our two companies share a vision of excellence in customer service.  When combining our corporate vision of top-tier executive recruiting with Gerke & Associates consulting expertise, the synergies between our companies and the quality services we can provide together are vast” concludes Haskel. Gene Gerke can be contacted directly at 573-875-7125 ext. 101. Their website is:  http://www.gerke.com/

(FORT MYERS, FL – TUESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2010)

Haskel Thompson & Associates is proud to welcome Convenience Store Coaches as a Strategic Alliance Program member.  Convenience Store Coaches, Inc. (CSC) is a training and consulting firm specializing in human capital optimization within the petroleum/convenience industry.  CSC is the leading authority in helping organization’s achieve greater financial results by optimizing store operator, store employee and store supervisor job performance; transforming human capital into financial capital.  Clients range from the major oils to large to mid-sized chains, single store owner/operators, in addition to state and national associations.

CSC is owned and operated by a brother sister team, Terry McKenna and Linda Mckenna-Welch.  Prior to launching CSC Terry and Linda worked with Mobil Corporation in various marketing and training capacities, both domestically and internationally.  They have a combined 55 years experience in the industry. They are regular contributors to industry publications such as National Petroleum News (NPN), Convenience Store Petroleum (CSP), Tobacco Retailer, and Convenience Store Decisions, and authors of the number one seller, Hire the Best C-Store Employees.

“Linda & Terry are consummate professionals who know how to motivate and inspire our sector to new heights of excellence. We all have much to learn from this dynamic team.  When combined with our corporate vision of top-tier executive recruiting, the synergies between our two companies are unending” states Haskel Thompson in his welcoming statement.

With over three decades of recruiting experience in the downstream industry, Haskel Thompson and his team of senior recruiters is the original and leading executive search firm specializing in the retail and supply sectors of the petroleum and convenience store sectors.

Affordable Resume Service Strategic Alliance: July 2010

Haskel Thompson & Associates is pleased to introduce Affordable Resume Service as the newest member of their Strategic Alliance Program. Affordable Resume Service has, since 1997, created personalized, job-winning resumes for the downstream sector. Their services include phone consultations and a satisfaction guarantee.   www.affordableresumeservice.com

“We have referred numerous Convenience Store and petroleum professionals to Beverly Daily and her team at Affordable Resume Service and in all cases the results have been most impressive. The most important step in landing an executive position is securing an interview and one of the key components in presenting candidates in the best light available is an impactful resume” states Haskel, “Their team of professionals will work one-on-one to develop a resume document that will help secure interviews for top-tier candidates with our client base” he concludes.

“Our staff of expert writers will identify target objective, assess skills, background and accomplishments and then create an accurate portrayal of the ideal million-dollar producing candidate that trademarks executive recruiting services at Haskel Thompson & Associates “says Beverly Daily, President of the Affordable Resume Service.

With over 33 years recruiting experience in energy downstream, Haskel Thompson & Associates is the leading executive search firm specializing in the retail and supply sectors of the petroleum and convenience store sectors.

For more information contact Haskel Thompson & Associates at (800) 470-4226 or  info@haskelthompson.com.

Ft. Myers, Fla., May 31, 2010 – Haskel Thompson & Associates, LLC is proud to welcome Royal Buying Group, Inc. (RBG) into their Strategic Alliance Program. Recently named as one of America’s fastest growing companies, Royal Buying Group, Inc. (RBG) is headquartered in Lisle, IL, and represents 6000 convenience locations nationwide.

In welcoming RBG into the Strategic Alliance Program, Haskel Thompson positions Royal Buying Group and their President, Michael Zielinski, as one of the most influential and impactful forces in the station & store industry today.

“Our two companies share a joint vision dedicated to maximizing sales and profitability of convenience store and petroleum locations. We are proud of our long-standing association and friendship with Mike and his team of professionals. It is a distinct pleasure to welcome them aboard our Strategic Alliance Program. The synergies between Haskel Thompson & Associates and the Royal Buying Group are too numerous to count.” Thompson stated.  Michael Zielinski also stated, “We are proud and honored to partner with Haskel Thompson and his associates, and hope to continue to help others in this industry grow in their careers to the best of their abilities.”

With over 33 years recruiting experience in the downstream sector, Haskel Thompson & Associates is the leading executive search firm specializing in the retail and supply sectors of the petroleum and energy industries.

For more information, contact Haskel Thompson & Associates at (800) 470-4226 or info@haskelthompson.com.

About Royal Buying Group:

Royal Buying Group Inc., headquartered in Lisle, Illinois, is a national organization dedicated to maximizing sales and profitability of Convenience Stores, Petroleum Locations, College Book Stores, Truckstops/Travel Plaza Centers, Auto Repair facilities, Drug Stores, Tobacco Outlets, and Liquor Stores.  Recently named to the 2008 Inc. 500, the 2007 Inc. 500, the 2006 Inc. 5000, and the 2003 Inc. 500 as one of America’s fastest growing companies, RBG also was ranked the 6th fastest growing company by Crain’s Chicago, and is listed as one of the largest privately held companies in the Chicago area.  Royal Buying Group, Inc. now represents 6000 locations nationwide.  Their core service capabilities include negotiating with regional and national suppliers for impactful and competitive sales and marketing programs and providing category management expertise, state of the art marketing support and excellent customer service support for its membership.  Visit our website at www.royalbuying.com for more information on Royal Buying Group, Inc.

HASKEL THOMPSON & ASSOCIATES EXPANDS OPERATION, SERVICES TO MEET GROWING DEMAND

FORT MYERS, FLA. (Mar. 1,0 2010) — Haskel Thompson & Associates, an executive search firm specializing in the retail and supply sectors of the petroleum and energy industries, recently expanded into larger corporate offices to accommodate an enhanced team of senior recruiters with a broadened suite of specializations.

“The emergence of a larger company to serve the industry is in direct response to the rapid recovery of the North American convenience store and petroleum sectors,” said company principal and CEO Haskel Thompson, a pioneer in the corporate recruiting sector for over three decades. “The demand for million-dollar producers in both traditional disciplines and new areas of focus, such as food service, warrants a response of some measurable proportion.”

Haskel Thompson & Associates already has a proven reputation as a leading North American executive search firm and will now evolve further, impacting hiring activities across the landscape in sectors such as convenience stores, retail petroleum, refineries, bulk plants, transportation, financing and technology.

The company utilizes a 15-step search process that includes comprehensive needs analysis, candidate sourcing utilizing a vast network of industry contacts, screening and interviews. Their system guarantees only the best and brightest top-tier industry talent is presented for consideration to client companies.

Haskel Thompson & Associates is a member of the National Association of Convenience Stores and the Society of Independent Gasoline Marketers of America.

For more information contact Haskel Thompson & Associates at (800) 470-4226 or  info@haskelthompson.com.