Latham, NY - May 27th, 2014, Protective Industrial Products Inc. is pleased to announce expansion of its marketing team.
Joining our team are two new marketers who will help augment our brand presence and assist in the development of sales tools that help our distributor-partners recommend and sell more.
Lori Gicewicz, Marketing Manager, will be responsible for marketing communication functions for USA/Canada. Lori comes to us with nearly 10 years of solid marketing experience in industrial and fire safety. She has led numerous initiatives that have earned her a strong reputation in the industry. Lori holds a Bachelor's degree from Siena College in Marketing. She lives in the capital region and enjoys spending time with her family.
Bryan Gallagher, Marketing Specialist, will be working on Lori's team and aiding in all aspects of the marketing function. Bryan graduated from St. John Fisher College and is currently in his final stages of obtaining an MBA from Union Graduate College. He comes to us after spending the last year with Golub Corporation.
"I am very excited to have these two members join our team, they bring diverse experience and new skillsets" explains Anthony Di Giovanni, Director of Global Marketing. Equally excited is Robin Roberts, Sr Vice President of Sales who goes on to say "We've always been dedicated to helping our distributor-partners grow their business and Lori and Bryan will allow us to do even more."
Lori Gicewicz can be reached at lgicewicz@pipusa.com or on her direct line at 518-595-1239.
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