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Austin M. Ramirez Elected to The Marcus Corporation Board of Directors

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The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS) announced the election of Austin M. Ramirez as a director. Ramirez is CEO of Husco, a global manufacturing firm, known for its leadership skills within Milwaukee’s business community. Under his guidance, Husco grew by over 300% and gained recognition as a Global Growth Company. Ramirez's experience includes a White House fellowship and roles at McKinsey & Company. His background in strategic planning and finance is expected to bolster Marcus Corporation’s growth initiatives. This management change is perceived as a strategic move to enhance leadership and identify new growth opportunities.

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  • Austin M. Ramirez brings strong leadership and strategic expertise from his role as CEO of Husco.
  • Ramirez's past success at Husco, growing it by over 300%, indicates potential for similar growth strategies at Marcus Corporation.
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MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS) today announced that Austin M. Ramirez has been elected as a director of the company. Ramirez is the chief executive officer at Husco, a global engineering and manufacturing company.

Austin M. Ramirez, director at The Marcus Corporation (Photo: Business Wire)

Austin M. Ramirez, director at The Marcus Corporation (Photo: Business Wire)

“Austin is known for his business acumen and strong leadership throughout the greater Milwaukee business, civic and education communities,” said Stephen H. Marcus, chair of The Marcus Corporation. “His expertise in strategic planning, corporate finance and economics will be assets to our board and management team as we continue our focus of identifying opportunities to foster growth and innovation while maintaining a strong balance sheet.”

Under his leadership, Husco has grown more than 300 percent and was designated a Global Growth Company by the World Economic Forum and recognized as Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year. In 2016, Ramirez served as a White House Fellow on the National Economic Council of both the Obama and Trump administrations. Prior to joining Husco, Ramirez served as a business analyst for McKinsey & Company, Inc.

Ramirez is currently a director for the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, the Kern Family Foundation, National Association of Manufacturers and Old National Bank. He is also co-chair of City Forward Collective and co-chair and founder of Democracy Found, and chair-elect of the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce. In addition, Ramirez is co-founder of St. Augustine Preparatory Academy, a high-performing K4-12 non-denominational Christian school in Milwaukee.

Ramirez received a bachelor’s degree in economics and systems engineering from the University of Virginia. He also holds a master’s degree in business administration from Stanford University.

About The Marcus Corporation

Headquartered in Milwaukee, 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®, is the fourth largest theatre circuit in the U.S. and currently owns or operates 1,053 screens at 84 locations in 17 states under the Marcus Theatres, Movie Tavern® by Marcus and BistroPlex® brands. The company’s lodging division, Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, owns and/or manages 16 hotels, resorts and other properties in eight states. For more information, please visit the company’s website at www.marcuscorp.com.

Chad M. Paris

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Source: The Marcus Corporation

FAQ

Who is the new director of The Marcus Corporation?

Austin M. Ramirez has been elected as a director of The Marcus Corporation.

What is Austin M. Ramirez's background?

Ramirez is the CEO of Husco and has previously worked as a business analyst at McKinsey & Company.

What growth did Husco experience under Austin M. Ramirez?

Husco grew by over 300% under Ramirez's leadership and was recognized as a Global Growth Company.

What expertise does Austin M. Ramirez bring to The Marcus Corporation?

He has extensive experience in strategic planning, corporate finance, and economics.

How might Ramirez's election affect The Marcus Corporation?

His leadership is expected to foster growth and innovation initiatives within the company.

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