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Robert Roos joins Pronto as Vice President of Sales and Marketing

Robert Roos joins National Pronto Association as Vice President of Sales and Marketing

Grapevine, Texas, August 28, 2014 – Robert Roos has joined National Pronto Association as Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Robert has over 30 years’ experience in the automotive industry; most recently Vice President of Marketing at XL Parts, Inc., Houston, Texas. Robert’s experience includes sales, marketing, technology, purchasing, operations, strategy, and general management of company store and distribution businesses.

While at XL Parts, Robert participated in the growth of the company from ten stores to over 60 locations in the Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana markets. Ali Attayi founded XL Parts, Inc. in 2001 and joined National Pronto Association that same year. Robert is a past Board Member of National Pronto Association, Past AWDA Board of Governors, and has participated in many vendor advisory committees. In 2011, Robert was a recipient of the Pronto Executive of the Year award. Robert is a graduate of the University of Tennessee.

Bill Maggs, President & CEO, said “We are extremely happy to bring Robert into the Pronto Headquarters family. His significant experience with Pronto while at XL Parts is a huge asset to our organization. We will leverage Robert’s knowledge and past success for the benefit of all members.”

Robert commented “I look forward to helping Pronto continue their successful growth strategy. I am excited to be working with the Pronto Headquarters team and the Pronto members whom I have grown to know over the past 14 years.” Robert and his family will be relocating to the Grapevine, Texas area.

Pronto has grown significantly over the past several years and we are excited to continue to help our members grow their business organically. For questions regarding this press release, please contact Bill Maggs, President & CEO
at (817) 430-9449 or billm@pronto-net.com.