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Ready Rack appoints Kris Thune as President

Kris Thune has rejoined Ready Rack by Groves as President, a manufacturer and supplier of storage solutions and health and wellness products.
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Kris Thune has rejoined Ready Rack by Groves as President, a manufacturer and supplier of storage solutions and health and wellness products. The Board of Directors unanimously voted to appoint Ms Thune to overse operations for all products including the comapny’s garment and equipment storage racks, extractors, dryers and decontamination solutions along with its exclusive line of Pacific Helmets.

“Kris is the right leader for Ready Rack. Her extensive knowledge of our business and our partners will help Ready Rack strengthen distributor relationships, develop strategic alliances and expand our product line,” said Ben Ritthaler, Co-Owner, Ready Rack. “We believe her strong leadership experience will propel the Ready Rack brand and maintain industry excellence.”

“I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to continue the family legacy and lead the company into the future,” commented Kris Thune, President, Ready Rack. “Our Founder Hack Groves was an industry pioneer with numerous patents to his credit. He set forth our commitment to ensure the highest manufacturing and quality standards to deliver innovative and superior products at competitive prices.”

Ms Thune has been involved with Groves for over 30 years, serving as Vice President of Operations before her departure. She helped to establish the company in the fire service industry and has remained a strategic advisor to the family company.

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