MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS) today announced the appointment of John E. Murray as vice president of human resources.
Murray has 25 years of experience in labor and employment law. Prior to joining The Marcus Corporation, he was a shareholder at the law firm of Lindner & Marsack in Milwaukee, Wis. for seven years. He has also practiced labor and employment law with several other law firms including Cooke & Franke, S.C. and Krukowski & Costello, S.C in Milwaukee. His extensive litigation experience includes cases before the Wisconsin Supreme Court, the Seventh and Eighth Circuit Courts of Appeals and the National Labor Relations Board.
“John’s practice has involved virtually every area of human resources, working with local, regional and national employers to develop strategic approaches to their specific issues. His broad experience in human resources will be an asset to our executive team as we continue to grow the company and manage the issues that arise in today’s business climate,” said Thomas F. Kissinger, senior executive vice president, general counsel and secretary of The Marcus Corporation.
Murray received a bachelor’s degree in government from St. John’s University in Collegeville, Minn. and a J.D. degree from the University of Iowa College of Law in Iowa City, Iowa. He has been named a Wisconsin Super Lawyer by Milwaukee Magazine for the past four years.
About The Marcus Corporation
Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Marcus Corporation is a leader in the lodging and entertainment industries, with significant company-owned real estate assets. The Marcus Corporation’s theatre division, Marcus Theatres®, currently owns or manages 668 screens at 53 locations in Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota and Ohio. The company’s lodging division, Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, owns and/or manages 18 hotels, resorts and other properties in nine states. For more information, please visit the company’s website at www.marcuscorp.com.
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