Kori G. Belzer is Chief Operating Officer of SPAR Group Inc., an international marketing services and technology company using hi-tech solutions to in-store labor and merchandising services, marketing research and event marketing such as high-tech demonstrations.

Since joining the company in 1992 Kori has held various positions throughout the company including Client Service, Field Operations, Sales, Marketing Research and In-Store Events.

She was responsible for the successful integration of multiple merger & acquisitions, including Marketing Force, Inc. in 1996 and PIA Merchandising Company in 1999.  

In her current capacity Kori is responsible for over 4,500 Merchandising Specialists throughout the United States and Canada,, covering thousands of retail outlets across all classes of trade such as Mass Merchandise, Drug, Electronics, and Grocery.  She oversees the execution of over two million store visits each year.  She also serves on the board of directors of the South African subsidiary SGRP Meridian, Ltd and SPAR Canada, Ltd.

Kori is responsible for creating the operational processes that along with SPAR’s unparalleled technology delivers clients improved sales and profit at retail, while helping their operating efficiencies.   She is currently responsible for implementation of RFID at retail locations including tracking merchandisers in stores, facilitating returns, tracking fixture placement in the store and measuring shelf movement.

Kori holds a Bachelor of Science degree from The University of Kansas with a concentration in Business Management.