We are pleased to announce the addition of Jim Gross to our team as National Sales & Marketing Director - Vycom/Scranton Products, effective September 21, 2009. In this capacity, Jim will be responsible for leading and managing all aspects of Vycom/Scranton Products field sales force and marketing activities. He will be responsible for driving increased market share and revenue growth by cultivating relationships with distributors, the exploration of additional product applications and overall sales management. In addition, Jim will direct all marketing initiatives including brand development, website management, marketing communication materials and research activities.
Jim comes to us from Microposit, Inc. where he most recently held the position of Territory Director, Mid-Atlantic. Previous to this position Jim was with James Hardie Building Products as Regional Sales Manager, Mid-Atlantic. Jim has over 15 years of management and Outside Sales experience.
The following Members will be reporting directly to Jim:
Bruce Merklinghaus, Vycom
Kathy Steinert, North Central Territory, Vycom
Open, Product Manager
The following Outside Sales Representatives will also report to Jim:
Hoy Associates, Northeast Territory
KBA Inc., Southeast Territory
PLASTIConsultants, Inc., Great Lakes Territory
PLASTIConsultants, Inc., Midwest
Boon Richards Sales, Southern Territory
Harker and Associates, West Coast Territory
Kevin Vincent will continue to report directly to me and lead the Sales Operations Team.
Please join us in congratulating Jim in his new role and welcoming him to Scranton Products. Jim and his family will be relocating to the Scranton area from Virginia.
Don Wharton
President
Vycom/Scranton Products