Hospitality industry veteran John Ruble joins the Shopr Rewards Advisory Board, bringing decades of hospitality leadership and industry knowledge.
Ruble brings decades of hospitality leadership and industry knowledge to Shopr’s expanding advisory board
Orlando, Fla. – October 1, 2024 – Shopr Rewards (“Shopr” or the “company”), an innovative provider of instant cash back rewards in the travel industry and beyond,
today announced the appointment of John Ruble as the first member of its advisory board. With more than 37 years of experience in the hospitality industry, most recently as Senior Vice President of Global Sales Operations and Field Operations, Americas at Marriott Vacations Worldwide, Ruble brings a wealth of knowledge and strategic insight to Shopr as it positions itself for rapid growth.
Shopr’s initial focus will be on expanding partnerships within the hospitality industry, followed by health clubs, airlines, and automotive. Ruble’s extensive expertise in the hospitality sector, coupled with his leadership roles with Disney Vacation Club and a 25-year career at Marriott Vacations Worldwide, where he oversaw Global Sales Operations and Talent Development, makes him an invaluable addition to the board.
“We are honored to have John Ruble join our advisory board,” said Paul Mattimoe, president and CEO of Shopr Rewards. “John’s deep understanding of the hospitality industry and his ability to navigate and build relationships with large, publicly traded companies will play a pivotal role as we expand our strategic partnerships and continue to target new industries.”
The Shopr Rewards advisory board will be comprised of elite leaders from the hospitality sector, as well as the leisure, financial and investment sectors. This blend of expertise will help ensure Shopr Rewards remains on its path of rapid scale across multiple industries and groundbreaking innovation, leveraging connections and relationships built over decades to guide the company as it scales.
“I’m thrilled to join Shopr Rewards’ advisory board at such an exciting time,” said John Ruble. “This platform is uniquely positioned to transform the loyalty rewards industry, and I look forward to helping the team leverage my experience and connections to build relationships with key industry players and expand into new markets.”
Throughout his distinguished career, Ruble has played an instrumental role on teams involved with the launch of the Marriott Destinations points program and key acquisitions, including ILG, Hyatt Vacation Club, and Welk Resorts.
About Shopr Rewards, LLC
Shopr Rewards (https://www.shoprapp.com) is a cutting-edge mobile shopping app that revolutionizes customer engagement and loyalty by offering instant cash back rewards at over 325 major retail, restaurant, and recreation brands. Designed to integrate seamlessly with existing loyalty programs, Shopr empowers businesses to drive transactions and future revenue by allowing customers to earn and redeem cash back directly through the app. With features like targeted push notifications, advanced purchase behavior analytics, and customizable promotional offers, Shopr not only enhances the customer experience but also provides valuable insights to help businesses better engage with their audience. Through its innovative approach, Shopr helps users save hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars annually, while enabling businesses to grow their revenue and foster long-term customer relationships.
