SMA Announces New Director of Strategic Accounts

Oak Brook, Illinois... Strategic Market Alliance (SMA) Chief Operating Officer Richard C. McGann is pleased to announce that Ron Rice has joined SMA as Director of Strategic Accounts, effective July 20, 2009.

Mr. Rice comes to SMA with extensive experience, having held numerous sales, marketing and management positions within the distribution industry. Prior to joining SMA, he worked with Kent Landsberg, Co. as director of strategic accounts and division manager. Previously, he worked for Xpedx in sales and territory management.

"The member owners of SMA are excited to work with an individual of such high personal and professional character and integrity," said McGann. "We believe his contributions to the organization will be significant as we continue the advancement and development of SMA’s strategic account initiative."