West Des Moines-Based Kum & Go Names New Executive

A news release:

Kum & Go President and CEO Kyle J. Krause today announced that Marty Roush has been named Division Vice President, Operations, for the company’s south division.

In his role at Kum & Go, Roush will oversee the operations in 158 stores in Missouri, Arkansas and Oklahoma. This includes managing the sales, safety protocol and talent development in the stores across the region.

Roush joins Kum & Go from Target Corporation, where he spent the last 18 years. He most recently led operations for Target stores in Kansas, Missouri, Utah and Idaho.

“Marty’s retail industry expertise and passion for service excellence are tremendous assets as we continue to grow the company,” said Krause. “He understands what it takes for a business to flourish in a competitive market. We’re very pleased to welcome him aboard.”

A graduate of Iowa State University, Roush received his degree in marketing. Along with his wife and two children, Roush will relocate to the Des Moines area. 

About Kum & Go, L.C.

Kum & Go has maintained 50+ years of dedicated community commitment, each year sharing 10% of its profits with charitable and educational causes. Kum & Go is the fifth largest privately held, company-operated convenience store chain in the United States. Founded on exceptional customer service, Kum & Go is a pioneer in the convenience store industry. The family owned company began in 1959 in Hampton, Iowa, and has grown to more than 400 convenience stores in 11 states (Iowa, Arkansas, Colorado, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota and Wyoming). Thanks to the efforts of its more than 4,000 associates, Kum & Go convenience stores continue to lead the industry in customer service and convenience. In addition to a wide selection of products, Kum & Go provides customers a proprietary mix of products under the well-known Hiland brand name. Other proprietary product offerings include Java Ridge Premium Coffee, Napa Creek and Sea Ridge wines, Go Fresh Market sandwiches and Nuclear energy drinks.