United Stationers Names Charles K. Crovitz as Chairman of Its Board of Directors

United Stationers Inc. USTR announced on December 7, 2011 that it has named Charles K. Crovtiz as the Company's non-executive chairman of the board and as a member and chair of the executive committee. Mr. Crovitz has served on the board since 2005. He currently serves as chair of the technology advisory committee and as a member of the governance committee. He has also previously served as a member of the human resources committee. “Chuck has made enormous contributions to the company since joining the board in 2005,” said Cody Phipps, president and chief executive officer. “As chairman, Chuck will bring his proven leadership and operating experience, as well as his extensive knowledge of the Company, to his new role.”