Janesville, Wisconsin-based Sanford Business-to-Business announced changes to the management team supporting its business operations. The business restructuring more closely integrates and aligns with parent company Newell Rubbermaid’s North American Region Office Products Business and Brand Global Business Units. In order to achieve the goals of optimizing its infrastructure to deliver the best cost and providing excellent customer service for the business-to-business channel, the following changes have been made:
Bob Stoltz, president of Sanford Business-to-Business, has decided to leave the organization. Stoltz has been with the company since 1991. Stoltz’s last day with the organization will be June 14, 2009.
Kristie Schnier has been promoted to director, B2B sales and channel marketing. Reporting to Schnier will be Lisa O’Leary, senior manager, B2B channel marketing; Gary Kroll, B2B field sales manager; Rick Picciano, B2B national accounts manager; and Dale Kleinman, national account manager–hospitality. Schnier brings a wealth of market knowledge and is looking forward to working with our customers in this key industry. Schnier will report to Mo Wolthuis, vice president, sales/channel marketing and vice president and general manager North American Region Business Unit.
John Newcomb, in addition to his current role as senior manager, B2B customer operations, will assume site leadership for Janesville. He will report directly to Scott Petersen, vice president, global operations for markers, highlighters, art and office organization, and everyday writing and coloring GBUs.
