Precision-Paragon
[P2], a leading national energy-efficient lighting manufacturer,
announced that Marty Kruse has joined the company as a regional sales
manager.
“We
are thrilled to be appointing Marty to this position,” said Joe Martin,
[P2] vice president and general manager. “Our company has been
experiencing rapid growth across the nation, and we are confident that
Marty will help drive our business by cultivating new client
relationships and making sure that our existing accounts are well taken
care of.”
Kruse
will oversee [P2]’s north central sales region, a territory of about 12
states that covers the great lakes region and beyond. He will be based
in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area.
He
has more than 10 years of experience in the lighting management
industry. Kruse previously worked for Amtech Lighting Services, a
subsidiary of ABM Industries, Inc., as sales manager in the Southern
California region, where his responsibilities included sales force
recruitment and training as well as managing lighting installation
projects. Prior to Amtech, he worked for Electrical Sales Distribution,
developing new clientele and growing sales. He also is the former
pastor of The River Foursquare Church in Simi Valley, Calif.
“I
am thrilled that I’ll be contributing to [P2]’s long history of
excellence,” Kruse said. “[P2] prides itself on customer service and
highly engineered tailor-made lighting solutions. This is an amazing
opportunity for me to apply my interest in lighting applications and my
passion for sales.”
Kruse
is a Certified Lighting Management Consultant, a professional
certification offered by the National Association of Lighting
Management Companies (NALMCO). He is in the process of relocating from
Southern California to the Twin Cities.
“Many
of us have known Marty for years,” Martin said. “During that time, he
has earned a reputation for excellence in the field of lighting
management, and we are pleased that such an accomplished individual
will be joining the [P2] family.”
