Jeffrey L. Wright
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and Director

In May 2009, Jeff Wright was promoted to executive vice president, at which point he was also appointed to the company’s board of directors. Mr. Wright continues in his role as G&K Services’ chief financial officer. In these roles, Mr. Wright serves as a key advisor to the chief executive officer and the executive management team. Mr. Wright also leverages an extensive background to lead G&K Services' finance, accounting, treasury, internal audit, investor relations, and risk management functions. He also leads the company's information technology organization and the Lion Uniform Group direct sale business. He works closely with all G&K business units, to help assess operational needs and implement information systems and technology assets to drive the company'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&K's Cleanroom business from 2004 to 2007. Since joining G&K in 1999, he has played a lead role in negotiating acquisitions within the company's merger and acquisition strategy.

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

Mr. Wright served as Chairman for the Textile Rental Services Association from 2009 to 2010 and currently serves as the immediate Past-Chairman. He also serves on the board of directors for Hawkins, Inc. (NASDAQ: HWKN) and is Chairman of the Audit Committee. 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. He earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of St. Thomas and is a Certified Public Accountant (inactive status).