Assyst-Bullmer Inc Expands its Team

Assyst-Bullmer, Inc. announces the addition of four key staff members to its sales, support and marketing teams. This accelerated growth comes on the heels of the opening of the company's new Atlanta Corporate Headquarters and reflects more of the aggressive expansion plan put in place for 2000.

"It's an exciting time for us," says Rick Ludolph, President of Assyst-Bullmer. "Our people are clearly our greatest asset. We're adding only the best - qualified people with strong industry experience and knowledge. With this expanded team, I'm confident in our continued growth and increased level of commitment and service to our customers."

Assyst-Bullmer welcomes Brad Mikes as the new Southern Region Sales Manager. Mikes' sewn-products industry experience spans 15 years. After holding several positions at Eton Systems and Gerber Technology, Mikes served as Director of Sales and Marketing for ten years at Byte Systems.

Jeff Bunn has joined Assyst-Bullmer as the new CAM Products Sales Manager. Bunn manages sales operations relating to CAM products throughout the U.S. He has 28 years of experience in sales, analysis, and methods in the sewn-products industry, joining Assyst-Bullmer after holding various positions with Cutting/Sewing Room Equipment Co., Lectra Systems, and Investronica.

The company has also added Mike Griffin as CAM Products Specialist. Griffin, based in the Atlanta headquarters, will be responsible for all CAM products pre-sales, including demonstrations, cut tests, and general sales support. Griffin has five-plus years of CAD/CAM experience with Lectra Systems.

Nan Frazee-Byington has joined Assyst-Bullmer as Marketing Communications Manager. Frazee-Byington is in charge of advertising, marketing collateral, event marketing, press relations, and general brand building. She comes to the company following a 13-year tenure as Marketing Manager for Computer Design/Lectra Systems. Frazee-Byington will be based in her Grand Haven, MI, office.

Edited by Anndrea Vorobej