Jul 31 - Roland Expands Sales, Support, Product Management Staff

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IRVINE, CA, July 31, 2008 – In response to continued growth, Roland DGA Corporation has announced the addition of new senior level executives across the company’s sales, product management and technical support organizations.

“We continue to experience strong demand for all Roland products and are expanding our organization accordingly,” said Rick Scrimger, vice president and general manager for Roland. “We are proud to announce the addition of Andrew Oransky and Robert Ozankan to our product management team, the expansion of our sales team with Dana Curtis, Troy Lesher, Mike Renna and Yadi Cepeda, and the promotion of Jesse Garcia to technical support supervisor. Each of these professionals will continue to play a critical role in Roland’s success, and we look forward to working closely with them to support the needs of our growing customer base.”

Andrew Oransky, Director of Product Management

As director of product management, Andrew Oransky oversees product marketing, technical documentation, channel training, product support and market research for all Roland products. Oransky’s background includes more than 10 years of product management and sales experience for major digital printing technology and supplies companies including Encad/Kodak. He holds a bachelor’s degree in imaging and photography from the Rochester Institute of Technology with a concentration in marketing.

Robert Ozankan, Senior Product Manager

Robert Ozankan has been named senior product manager for Roland inkjet products, overseeing new market opportunities, evaluation units, product launches and competitive research for the company’s award-winning line of inkjet printers and printer/cutters. Ozankan brings to the position more than 20 years in the imaging and digital printing industries with 12 years of experience in product management roles for major technology manufacturers including Nikon USA and Epson America.

Dana Curtis, Channel Sales Manager, Eastern Region

Roland has appointed Dana Curtis to eastern regional channel sales manager for engravers and cutters. Curtis joined Roland in May of 2003 and has since held positions in the company’s service, technical support, marketing and product management departments. Most recently, he served as application specialist for cutting solutions where he played an important role in identifying and developing new markets. Curtis holds a bachelor’s degree in fine arts from the University of California, Santa Barbara.

Troy Lesher, Regional Sales Manager, South Central Region

Troy Lesher has been named regional sales manager for the South Central Region. Lesher brings to the position more than 20 years of printing industry experience managing sales teams and channel partners for major manufacturers including Lanier, Danka, Heidelberg and Gandinnovations. For the past seven years, Lesher has focused on the grand-format market.

Mike Renna, Regional Sales Manager, Southwestern Region

Mike Renna has been appointed regional sales manager for the Southwestern Region, serving Roland’s inkjet business and channel partners across Southern California, Southern Nevada, Arizona and New Mexico. Renna’s background includes more than 10 years of experience with Roland in customer service, technical support, supplies and accessories sales, and product management positions. He holds a degree in electrical engineering.

Yadi Cepeda, Sales Representative, Supplies and Accessories

As sales representative for Roland Supplies and Accessories, Yadi Cepeda is responsible for managing the company’s relationships with supplies and accessories customers and channel partners nationwide. Cepeda joined Roland in 1998 as a customer service representative and has served in both customer service and sales support roles. Cepeda holds a bachelor’s degree in business management from California State University, Fullerton.

Jesse Garcia, Technical Support Supervisor

Jesse Garcia has been promoted to technical support supervisor for Roland’s 3D products, cutters and engravers. In this role, he oversees the technical support staff and supports the service department with RA paperwork processing. Garcia has more than 13 years of experience in technical support and technical service positions with Roland and has additional experience serving as a Latin American sales representative for Microtek. He holds a bachelor’s degree in public relations from California State University, Dominguez Hills.

Roland DGA Corporation

Roland DGA Corporation and affiliated companies are pioneers in the development of innovative digital technology for creative professionals. From its inception as part of world-renowned Roland Music, Roland DGA Corp. has introduced an award-winning product line that continues to set new standards for precision, reliability and performance. Professionals worldwide rely on Roland solutions everyday in the sign, grand-format, sublimation, digital graphics, fine art, photography, engraving and 3D modeling industries.

Headquartered in Irvine, CA, Roland DGA Corporation serves as the U.S.-based marketing, distribution and sales arm of Roland DG Corporation in Hamamatsu, Japan. Affiliated companies include Roland US and Roland Audio in Los Angeles, CA; Rodgers Instrument Corporation in Hillsboro, OR; and Edirol Corporation in Seattle, WA. Roland DG Corporation is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Roland DGA is ISO 9001:2000 certified, and Roland DG is ISO 9001:2000 and 14001:2004 certified. For more information on Roland DGA products, please call (800) 542-2307 or visit the Web site at www.rolanddga.com.

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