Kyle J. Krause to Lead Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines Board of Directors — Aug 5, 2009
(West Des Moines, Iowa — August 5, 2009) Kum & Go, L.C., one of the nation’s leading convenience store chains, is proud to announce that Kyle J. Krause was elected to serve as chair of the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines Board of Directors. Krause, president and CEO of Kum & Go, has served as co-vice chair of the Community Foundation since 2006 and chairs its governance and nominating committee. Krause will serve as board chair through December 2010. He succeeds G. David Hurd.
“I am honored to be elected as the chair of the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines, an organization I have been involved with for almost a decade. Past chairs have made amazing strides managing and growing assets for the Community Foundation, and I hope to follow their lead,” said Kyle J. Krause. “I have a great president, Barry Griswell, and board to help the Community Foundation carry on the quest to improve our quality of life in the Greater Des Moines area.”
The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines works to improve quality of life for all by connecting donors with their passions, fostering links between community organizations and convening local leaders to advance the common good.
About Kum & Go, L.C.
Founded on exceptional customer service, Kum & Go is a pioneer in the convenience store industry. The family-owned company began in 1959 in Hampton, Iowa, and has grown to more than 431 convenience stores in 12 states (Iowa, Arkansas, Colorado, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Wyoming and Wisconsin). Thanks to the efforts of its more than 3,600 associates, Kum & Go convenience stores continue to lead the industry in customer service and convenience. In addition to a wide selection of products, Kum & Go provides customers a proprietary mix of products under the well-known Hiland brand name. Other proprietary product offerings include Java Ridge Premium Coffee, Napa Creek and Sea Ridge wines, Go Fresh Market sandwiches, Nuclear energy drinks and Nutri2o nutraceutical waters.
Kum & Go has maintained 50 years of dedicated community commitment, each year returning at least 10 percent of its profits to the communities it serves. Kum & Go is the 5th largest privately-held convenience store chain in the United States. For more information about Kum & Go, visit www.kumandgo.com.
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