Roland Promotes David Olson to National Sales Manager
LAKE FOREST, CA. May 9, 2006 Roland Advanced Solutions Division (ASD) today announced the promotion of David Olson to national sales manager. In his new position, Olson will work to expand Roland's dealer network and increase sales for cutting, engraving and CAD/CAM products.
"David has played a major role in our success," said Gerald Hiller, Roland ASD managing director. "With creativity and enthusiasm, he has developed our dealer channels and built a strong marketing department. As our national sales manager, he will use his sales management skills to continue to grow our business."
"We have an exciting lineup of products for the sign making, engraving, auto personalization, jewelry design and CAD/CAM industries," said Olson. "But that's just the beginning. There many other markets we will be moving into."
For the past three years, Olson has served Roland as both marketing manager and business development manager. He received his bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from San Diego State University and began his engineering career designing and prototyping complex mechanical systems at General Dynamics and Raytheon. While working as a design engineer, Olson expanded his formal business education by earning his masters degree in Engineering Management with special emphasis in the Marketing of Technology from George Washington University.
Roland Advanced Solutions Division
Roland ASD develops advanced solutions for the sign making, engraving, jewelry design and CAD/CAM industries. Major products include CAMM-1 series vinyl cutters, EGX series engravers, MDX series milling machines, LPX series 3D laser scanners and MPX series photo impact printers. The strategic business unit is a division of Roland DGA Corporation - an industry leader in wide-format printing and integrated print/cut technology. Roland ASD serves customers throughout North and South America with cutting-edge technologies and skilled dealers. For more information, please call (888) 273-8895 or visit the Web site at www.rolandasd.com.
Will Curtis, Roland ASD Public Relations
(714) 349-7976
will@curtiscommunications.org
