Andy Rykse

BUFFALO, N.Y., February 17, 2010 – Andy Rykse has named Marketing Manager for AAA Western and Central New York. He will responsible for overseeing the development and execution of marketing programs for AAA Car Care Plus®, the Club’s automotive repair and maintenance operations.

Rykse joined AAA in 2006 as a marketing analyst and will retain the responsibilities of that position in addition to his new role as manager. Previously, Rykse served as a marketing coordinator for Selection Fragrances and a teaching assistant in business management at Brock University in St. Catherines, Ontario, Canada.

Rykse holds a Master of Business Administration from Brock University and a Bachelor of Business Administration in marketing, also from Brock University. He resides in North Tonawanda.

As Upstate New York’s largest member services organization, AAA provides nearly 880,000 members with travel, insurance, financial and automotive related services. Since its founding in 1900, AAA has been a leading advocate for the safety and security of all travelers. Visit AAA at www.AAA.com.