Movers and Shakers

Not that it matters, but it may be the case that Brandi Noye never attended a Penn State football game when she was a student. But when you listen to the phraseology used by the school’s alumna and current director of business development at Doing Better Business (DBB), one can Read More

Much credence for success in the business world has been attributed to “who you know”; e.g., leveraging relationships to get ahead. Every now and then, we’re reminded that “what you know” likely carries more weight, and that certainly was the case for Matthew Baroletti in the Read More

One of the common denominators among millennials who have embarked upon a career in information technology is a passion early in life for video games. Whether it’s the Atari 2600, the Nintendo Entertainment System or a host of other console- or computer-based platforms, video Read More

In his early days, David Lynch was a hockey player, which makes a lot of sense. He has the steely gaze and square jaw of a punishing defenseman who could clear the net front and mix things up with opponents to set the tone of a contest. Hockey, like other sports, dictates that in Read More

Former two-time Secretary of State Donald Rumsfeld once delivered a speech about the “unknown unknowns” in addressing Iraq and its purported link to weapons of mass destruction. The quote, confusing in its repetition yet stunningly logical, pointed out that “There are known Read More

Katie Wagner’s professional career path had been set even before she obtained her degree from Western Michigan University. She was going to be a teacher. It was 2005, and it seems a lot of people had their hearts set on being educators, because the job market was decidedly thin. Read More

By his own admission, Thomas Chacko has never been one to focus on titles. Rather, it is his approach to tasks, projects and people—an unwavering resolve based on accountability, respect and dedication toward delivering on these responsibilities as part of a unit—that paints a Read More

Let’s be honest, the significance of the once-ubiquitous business card has diminished significantly in the last 20 years, as the Rolodex has given way to electronic alternatives. But don’t tell that to Alison Seltzner, the strategic accounts director for Konica Minolta Business Read More

When asked about the most rewarding aspect of her position as director of solutions and services for Toshiba America Business Solutions, Maegan Lujan cited her ability to solve problems. Being a creative problem-solver, she said, made her successful in sales and was the reason Read More

While he’s never served as a pitchman for Dos Equis, Brian Gertler certainly merits consideration for the next iteration of “The Most Interesting Man in the World,” given his colorful background. Gertler has experienced multiple lifetimes wrapped into one and the industry veteran Read More

Perhaps in another life, Scott Robinson would’ve made for an excellent football coach. The vice president of managed print-as-a-service for Toshiba America Business Solutions believes in the importance of every role within an organization. A high-performing business, like a Read More

Being the go-to guy has its advantages. Just ask Jay Schofield, the business development manager for AIDC/barcoding at Distribution Management. Thriving in a specialization means all eyes look your way whenever a client or team member has a question beyond the superficial level. Read More

There’s a fun yet convoluted argument to be made that pharmaceutical giant Pfizer’s desire to acquire Warner-Lambert and lay claim to the billion-dollar, cholesterol-controlling wonder drug Lipitor paved Clarence Baker III’s path to Toshiba America Business Solutions’ (TABS) Read More

There’s a lot that can be said about Jim Coriddi’s value proposition. One thing is abundantly clear—the senior vice president, dealer division for Ricoh USA has impeccable decision-making skills. While working toward his degree at Montclair State University in New Jersey, the Read More

No one could ever accuse Linda Sudderth of not giving 100% effort in her role as a sales manager. But there was a period when the current North American sales manager, business systems for Epson America tended to do a little too much. Or even a lot too much, so to speak. It’s not Read More