Superior Uniform Group names Kirschner as Chairman

21 Jun '12

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Superior Uniform Group Inc. announced that Chairman Gerald M. Benstock notified the Company that he will be stepping down from his position as Chairman of the Board after 62 years of service to the Company effective June 30, 2012, and will continue to serve as a director for the remainder of his term. Mr. Benstock does not intend to stand for re-election to the Board at the next Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

Mr. Sidney Kirschner will serve as Chairman and will assume the duties previously held by Gerald Benstock as Chairman. Kirschner has been an Independent Director of Superior Uniform Group, Inc. since September 1996 and the Lead Independent Director since May 2, 2008, and is well suited to assume the role of Chairman.

Kirschner's accomplishments include his current and former roles as Executive Vice President of Piedmont Healthcare, President and CEO of Piedmont Health Institute, Chairman and CEO of Northside Hospital, Inc., and Chairman, President and CEO of National Service Industries, Inc.

The Company expects a seamless transition and believes operations will remain unaffected during this period.

"The Company thanks my father for his decades of leadership and dedication, and wishes him the best in the next chapter of his life. His efforts have positioned the Company well, and I look forward to continuing to guide theCompany in the coming years," said Michael Benstock, Chief Executive Officer.

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