Navin Named Retail Council Director of Sales

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Mark L Navin

ALBANY, NY (08/05/2008)(readMedia)-- The Retail Council of New York State announced today that Mark L. Navin has joined the association as director of sales. In this role, Mr. Navin will grow the association's membership base by promoting the money-saving opportunities available to retailers in its workers' compensation insurance safety group, statutory disability insurance, credit card processing and other programs.

Prior to joining the Retail Council, Mr. Navin was vice president of sales with Capital Bauer Insurance Agency in Albany. Formerly, Mr. Navin was employed as sales manager with the Business Council of New York State in Albany from 2000-2007.

"The Retail Council has very competitive programs and adding an experienced salesperson will set us apart from the competition and help to spread the word about the benefits of Retail Council membership," said Retail Council President and Chief Executive Officer James R. Sherin. "Mark's accomplished background will allow him to hit the ground running to increase our membership base and participation in our various programs."

Mr. Navin holds a bachelor's degree in communications from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He resides in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.

About the Retail Council of New York State:

The "Voice of Retailing" in New York state, the Retail Council offers money-saving group benefit programs and government relations expertise to its 5,000 member stores. Learn more by visiting www.retailcouncilnys.com.

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