The Plaza Group Adds Vice President of Sales

Online, November 2, 2009 (Newswire.com) - HOUSTON - The Plaza Group, a leading international petrochemical marketing company, is expanding its global workforce with the addition of Jerry Dunn as Vice President of Sales.

In his new position, Dunn will lead the sales function at The Plaza Group. Dunn brings more than 20 years of chemical industry experience to his new post. Prior to joining The Plaza Group, he spearheaded Thatcher Company's grassroots development of commerce in the Southeastern United States. Dunn also served as vice president of sales over the phenol and acetone business for JLM Industries.

Randy Velarde, The Plaza Group President, said Dunn, in addition to leading the sales team, will bring an increased level of expertise and energy to business development initiatives at The Plaza Group. "Jerry has an excellent reputation in the petrochemical industry, where he is renowned for his dedication and passion. We feel he is the perfect candidate to lead our sales effort."

Dunn received a Master of Business Administration from Bowling Green State University and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business from the University of Georgia, where he graduated magna cum laude. He currently resides with his wife, Robbie, and three sons in Tampa, Florida.

The Plaza Group
Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Houston, The Plaza Group is a multi-million dollar international marketing company of refinery and petrochemical products. The company is a marketer of certain chemical products for Frontier Oil, Alon Refining, Georgia Gulf, Total Petrochemicals, Marathon Petrochemicals, BP, Sumitomo, PDVSA, Sabic Innovative Plastics, Polimeri Europa, Rhodia, Shell and Flint Hills. For orders call (800) 876-3738 or visit the company's web site at www.theplazagrp.com.

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