XEROGRAPHIC SOLUTIONS, INC. BOLSTERS BOARD WITH INDUSTRY VETERAN
ROCHESTER,
N.Y., February 2007 – Xerographic Solutions,
Inc. (XSI)—the
largest local independent document-management service organization in Western
New York—today announced it has strengthened its leadership team
with the addition of Doug Johnson, founder of Red Sage Consulting, to its
Advisory
Board.
“Doug will bring
a wealth of experience to XSI that will help shape our continued expansion
into the document services market,” said Mark Perlo,
president and CEO, XSI. “Together with other board members, this leadership
will guide the company as we expand the personalized support and value
we bring
to small- and mid-sized businesses to help them find new competitive
advantages.”
As the principal consultant
at Red Sage Consulting, Johnson provides document and communications businesses
with expertise in planning,
strategy
and
marketing development. Prior to starting his own firm, Johnson was
the Senior Vice
President of Print, Inc., where he drove the creation of a channel-based
utility printing
model, as well as oversaw all operational aspects of the business—sales,
research and development, manufacturing, finance and human resources.
Under his leadership, the company experienced double- or triple-digit
growth,
year over year.
Prior to Print Inc., Johnson
was the Senior Vice President of Marketing for Hewlett Packard, where he
was responsible for developing
and executing
marketing
strategies for H-P’s $20 billion Imaging and Printing Systems
business. In this role, he also created strategies for incubating
new business and go-to-market
models for imaging and printing systems, including a cross-company
commercial printing initiative; he supported restructuring efforts
and the successful
roll out of new brand strategies; and was an active participant on
H-P’s
corporate marketing council. Before this, Johnson held other management
positions within H-P, including Vice President and General Manager
of the global LaserJet
Supplies and Accessories business; Marketing Manager for LaserJet
Supplies; Product Marketing Manager for Departmental Printers; and
Manufacturing,
where he helped develop industry-leading manufacturing systems.
Johnson
regularly presents at industry forums and universities, most recently
lecturing on marketing topics in the MBA programs at the
University of Texas,
Austin, and at Boise State University. He has a Bachelors degree
from Boise State University and resides in Sedona, Arizona.
About XSI
Xerographic Solutions, Inc. (XSI)—the largest local independent copier
and printer service organization in Western New York—provides comprehensive
document management solutions for small- to mid-sized businesses across a variety
of industries. Founded in 1991, the company combines award-winning technology
and processes from top brands including Xerox, H-P, IBM and Oce', with highly
customized service and seasoned expertise to help businesses realize new value
from their hard-copy and digital-based document practices. Headquartered in
Rochester, N.Y, with branch offices in Buffalo and Erie, Pa., XSI is a privately
held corporation. For more information about XSI, please contact 800-611-2805
or visit www.xerographicsolutions.com.
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