Intelligrated Promotes Palotas, Puckett and Bijonowski to VP Positions
Cincinnati, Ohio, July 13, 2005 - Intelligrated has promoted Eric Palotas, Etienne Puckett, and Brad Bijonowski to newly-created positions as Vice Presidents of regional operations.
Palotas, who has served as director of Intelligrated's Northeast Regional Office since 2003, has been named Vice President Northeast Operations.
Puckett has been named Vice President Southeast Operations. He previously was director of Intelligrated's Southeast Regional Office, since its founding by Mr. Puckett in early 2002.
Bijonowski, who founded the Southwest Regional office in early 2004, has been named Vice President Southwest Operations.
"These strategic appointments will allow Intelligrated to continue its path of leadership and growth in systems design, manufacturing and integration for leading distribution and warehousing clients across America," said Jim McCarthy, President and Chief Operating Officer of Intelligrated. "The combined experiences and talent represented by Eric, Etienne and Brad will bring new energy and perspective that will translate to enhanced products and services to all of our customers."
Chris Cole, Chief Executive Officer of Intelligrated, said, "The promotion of three leaders to Vice President will allow Intelligrated to do more, not only to sustain the growing number of clients we already support but to expand to new applications to more customers."
Eric has 24 years experience in the Material Handling industry, the last 15 in technical and sales management. He has held various technical and management positions including Field Services Supervisor, Controls Engineer, Controls Engineering Manager, VP of Engineering and Regional Director. Eric has been the management sponsor of many successful multi-million dollar projects in the apparel, electronics, car parts, health care, food-beverage and retail business sectors. His focus in the recent past has been in the building of Intelligrated's Northeast Regional Office, through the development of a key customer base and the implementation of many successful projects. His philosophy of providing his clients with the best possible integrated solutions has been made possible in part by the establishment of the NERO's vendor partnership program
Eric attended Rutgers College for Electrical Engineering Technology, and has completed continuing education programs in controls/software, business and management. He is a member of the New Jersey Material Handling Association and has contributed to New Jersey Industrial News "Advancements in Warehouse Control".
Etienne Puckett has 17 years experience in the Material Handling Industry. Etienne has worked in project engineering and project management before holding positions as Director of Operations. His experience spans from corporate environment, to field environment, to a start-up environment. Etienne's broad work background, management experience, and focus on the customer makes him particularly well suited for managing the Southeast office. Etienne graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology with a BS in Mechanical Engineering.
Brad Bijonowski has 15 years experience in the Material Handling industry, holding various positions including Systems Engineer, Project Manager, Engineering Manager, Sales Engineer and Sales Manager before heading up the Southwest Regional Office for Intelligrated. Brad's focus has always been on customer relationships, whether that be successfully meeting a critical milestone as a Project Manager or developing a cost effective material handling solution as a Salesman. Brad attended Southern Illinois University and received a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, with a minor in Mathematics. He has also earned a Master's degree in Business Administration, with a certificate in Project Management, from Keller Graduate School of Management.
For additional information please contact Chris Cole, Chief Executive Officer, at 513-701-7300 or via email at chris.cole@intelligrated.com.
