MOUNT LAUREL, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- OKI Data Americas, which markets its products under the OKI ® Printing Solutions brand, today announced that Doug Whetzel has been promoted to Vice President, U.S. Commercial and Public Sector Sales. In his new role, Whetzel will be responsible for developing and executing the sales strategies required to achieving the Commercial and Public Sector hardware goals for the company. He will lead a team focused on medium, large, enterprise and Public Sector customers.

Mr. Whetzel started with OKI Data Americas in 2004 as a Major Accounts Manager in the company's end user sales organization. In 2007, Mr. Whetzel was promoted to National Sales Director where he was instrumental in leading the sales organization into the transportation and manufacturing vertical. Since joining the company, he has consistently demonstrated his thorough knowledge of the commercial customers' needs and the most effective sales processes, which has raised him into the spotlight, receiving multiple company awards.

"Doug's promotion is reflective of his previous success, effective management skills and overall knowledge of the technology requirements in the commercial space," said Greg Van Acker, Vice President, U.S. Sales for OKI Data Americas. "Doug has been an indispensable part of our sales team and has done an excellent job in providing strategic direction in growing our Commercial business, proving he is more than capable to excel at his new position overseeing sales for both vertical segments."

Mr. Whetzel has more than 11 years of sales experience in the technology field. Prior to joining OKI Data Americas, Mr. Whetzel served as a Key Account Executive at Sony Corporation of America and prior to that position, he was the Senior OEM Sales Account Executive at A. O. Smith Electrical Products Company.

Mr. Whetzel graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering from California Polytechnic State University and received his Masters in Business Administration from the University of South Carolina.

About OKI Data Americas, Inc.:

OKI Data Americas Inc., headquartered in Mount Laurel, N.J., and a subsidiary of OKI Data Corporation of Japan, markets PC peripheral equipment and customized document management solutions under the OKI Printing Solutions brand, including digital color and monochrome printers, serial impact dot matrix printers and thermal label printers, as well as a full line of options, accessories and consumables. OKI Data Americas takes a consultative approach to supporting every customer's needs and delivering individualized print solutions that optimize business performance. The company's innovative technology is backed by Tokyo-based parent company Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd., a world leader in information processing systems, telecommunications and electronics; and an approximately $5.7 billion multinational corporation according to its FY 2008 financial reporting. Keeping its customers' needs top of mind, OKI Data Americas is ISO 9001:2000 certified and offers a selection of ENERGY STAR ® certified products. As an extension of the company's dedication to its customers, OKI Data Americas created the Color Me OKI philanthropic program to support the fight to eradicate breast and colorectal cancers. The program celebrates those touched by both causes with vintage vehicles and musical entertainment at fundraising events nationwide. For more information, please visit www.colormeoki.com.

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