Media Contact: Erin Torres - Marketing Director - etorres@ais-inc.com
Hudson, MA – August 17, 2012 – AIS announces the hire of Frank Bucher, Senior VP of Sales – Western Region. Bucher will spearhead dealer and A&D development for the Western Region of the United States, along with supervising and supporting the sales representation already in place. He brings over 15 years of management experience, previously working for Paoli, Allsteel and Teknion.
“The Western Region is an area with tremendous growth opportunity for AIS. Frank's vast experience with other major manufacturers, as well as his knowledge of our distribution partners, allows him to leverage experience and relationships as he continues the pattern of growth in the western region. I’m excited to have him on board and expect to see tremendous market acceleration from his efforts,” said Rob Lazarus, Executive Vice President, AIS.
Previously employed by HNI for 8 years, he held sales and marketing leadership positions with Paoli, Allsteel and Teknion. Bucher holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Bowling Green State University.
ABOUT AIS: AIS is a rapidly growing manufacturer of commercial office furniture and boasts one of the most impressive stories of growth and success in the systems furniture market. The company is known for offering feature-rich product lines that entice designers and meet immediate and future needs of end-users while offering exceptional value. AIS is an innovator that leads the industry in sustainable, lean manufacturing, lead-time and manufacturing flexibility. AIS employs 332 people, with over 500,000 sq. feet of manufacturing and operations at six locations. For more information, visit the AIS website at www.ais-inc.com.
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