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NEW AGE ELECTRONICS STRENGTHENS TRANSPORTATION AND SALES TEAMS WITH INDUSTRY VETERANS

 

Mark Kirby, Director of Transportation, and Jake Jachym, Senior Account Executive, to Further Drive Success in Digital Entertainment

 

 

Los Angeles, CA—July 25, 2005—New Age Electronics, Inc. (New Age), a leader in sales, logistics, remanufacturing and supply chain solutions for the consumer technology industry, today announced the appointments of Mark Kirby as director of transportation and Jake Jachym as senior account executive. Kirby and Jachym will further drive the company’s push into the digital entertainment industry.

 

“In the crowded consumer electronics marketplace it is important to differentiate ourselves from the competition with what we bring to the table – great people with years of experience, who are passionate about the what they do,” said Adam Carroll, president of New Age.  “With Mark and Jake’s joining New Age, we will be able to identify and adopt best practices to streamline our business and maintain strong relationships with our customers.” 

 

Mark Kirby, Director of Transportation – Kirby joins New Age to develop and implement new and innovative logistics strategies aimed at tailoring customized distribution solutions to meet the demands of the consumer electronics industry. He comes to New Age with nearly 30 years of experience in logistics and supply chain management, most recently serving as global director of supply chain logistics for Leathertrend. Kirby has accumulated a formidable background in international traffic, computer integrated logistics solutions and transportation strategy. He has also served as committee and board member for industry groups such as Council of Logistics Management, National Industrial Transportation League and the American Home Furnishings Association. 

 

Jake Jachym, Sr. Account Executive – Jachym comes to New Age with more than 25 years of experience in the selling, purchasing and marketing of consumer electronics in the retail and wholesale environments.  At New Age, Jachym will service the Northeast territory, focusing on maintaining relationships face-to-face, educating retailers on digital convergence and selling a broad range of digital entertainment products.  Previously, Jake managed a sales team at M. Rothman & Co., Inc., opening more than 350 new accounts. Jachym received a B.S. in electrical engineering from the University of Rhode Island.

 

About New Age Electronics, Inc.
New Age Electronics is a sales outsourcing powerhouse that provides consumer technology (CT) manufacturers with a broad offering of logistics, distribution and remanufacturing services.  Extensive experience in the CT industry and a customer-centric approach has made New Age the provider of choice for manufacturers such as HP, Panasonic, Sharp, and retailers such as Costco.com, Staples and Office Depot. New Age distinguishes itself with extremely efficient operations and relentless focus on customer satisfaction.  Founded in 1988, New Age is headquartered in Carson, CA.  For more information on New Age, call 310.549.0000, toll-free (800) 234-0300 or visit the company’s website at http://www.newageinc.com.