
	Jeff Wright was promoted to executive vice president in May 2009, at which point he was also appointed to the company&rsquo;s board of directors. Mr. Wright continues in his role as G&amp;K Services&rsquo; chief financial officer.

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	In these roles, Mr. Wright serves as a key advisor to the chief executive officer and the executive management team. Mr. Wright leverages an extensive background to lead G&amp;K Services&#39; finance, accounting, treasury, internal audit, investor relations, and risk management functions. He also leads the company&#39;s direct sale business.

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	He works closely with all G&amp;K business units, to drive the company&#39;s long- and short-term strategic plans. Mr. Wright has significant experience securing debt and equity financing. In addition, Mr. Wright utilized his broad business background and operations expertise to lead G&amp;K&#39;s Cleanroom business from 2004 to 2007.

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	Since joining G&amp;K in 1999, he has played a lead role in negotiating acquisitions to support the company&#39;s merger and acquisition strategy.

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	Before joining G&amp;K, Mr. Wright was treasurer for industrial manufacturer BMC Industries, Inc., where he also previously served as controller. &nbsp;He also was vice president and treasurer for Employee Benefit Plans Inc., a Minneapolis-based health care insurance firm.

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	Finally, Mr. Wright previously spent nine years as a member of the audit and business advisory unit in the Minneapolis offices of Arthur Andersen LLP.

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	Mr. Wright served on the board of directors of the Textile Rental Services Association (TRSA) from 2003 to 2012 and as Chairman of the TRSA from 2009-2010. He also serves on the board of directors for Hawkins, Inc. (NASDAQ: HWKN) and is Chairman of the Audit Committee.

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	He is also a member of the Board of Directors for the Greater Twin Cities United Way. In addition, Mr. Wright is a member of the Financial Executives Institute, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants.

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	He earned a bachelor&#39;s degree in accounting from the University of St. Thomas and is a Certified Public Accountant (inactive status).
