SANTINELLI BRINGS BACK RICK CLEMENTE AS EXEC VP SALES & SERVICE, AS PART OF CORPORATE RE-STRUCTURING

Hauppauge, NY - Rick Clemente has recently rejoined Santinelli International, distributor of premium edging equipment, as Executive Vice President of Sales & Service. The hire is part of the company's decision to streamline the existing organizational structure, linking the sales and service departments together under one strong management umbrella. During his time at Santinelli International, Mr. Clemente had previously held the position of Director of Sales.

The realignment will allow for further opportunities as the company meets its goals for continuous improvement and long-term growth. Unifying the sales and service departments under Mr. Clemente’s keen leadership is a highly strategic initiative, which will strengthen these two key departments to better serve Santinelli’s clients.

Mr. Clemente has over 15 years of experience in business development and has earned a solid reputation for his work in the construction, technology and finance business sectors, including his eight years in the optical industry. Mr. Clemente’s personal philosophy draws from his experience that strong, positive personal relationships are often at the core of business transactions. He comes back to Santinelli International with proven sales and client services strategies, which have led to phenomenal results in his previous endeavors and positions. Mr. Clemente has most recently served as Vice President for the MBI Group in Manhattan.

According to Gerard Santinelli, President and CEO, “Our primary objective is to more effectively meet the needs of our growing client base by creating a more powerful sales and service team. Given Rick’s highly developed management skills, combined with his vast knowledge of the optical industry, I eagerly look forward to his contributions and to a new level of success for Santinelli International and its clients.”