ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill. — Sankosha USA has hired Bud Bakker as regional sales manager, the company reports; his main territory will be the western United States and Canada.
Bakker comes to the maker of laundry and drycleaning finishing equipment with more than 30 years of experience, including having owned and operated his own drycleaning business.
“Our pioneering products and the increasing demand from our customers led us to look for an addition to our team who will fit in with our innovation and exceptional service,” says Sankosha USA President Ken Uchikoshi. “It is very fortunate that we were able to find someone of Bud’s caliber to fulfill this role. I’m confident that he will play a key role in providing and implementing excellent customer service for our valued customers.”
Wes Nelson, vice president of sales, called Bakker “a consummate professional with immense knowledge of the commercial laundry and drycleaning industry.”
“With more than 30 years of experience under his belt, Bud is poised to make an immediate impact on our business, offering support for both our dealers as well as providing end-users with the most cost-effective solutions,” Nelson says.
Bakker says he is excited and proud to be working Sankosha. “I am fortunate to be joining such a respected company that prides itself on top quality service and innovative products.”
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