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Gershater named VP at DCCS
Gershater, who has been with DCCS since
1985, was formerly eastern regional sales manger. In his new
position, he will coordinate product and sales efforts for the
company on a national level. In addition, he will collaborate
on the development of company marketing strategies and
implementation of advertising campaigns.
According to Gershater, the key
components of his new role will be to maximize the strengths of
DCCS in the marketplace, to continue achieving company goals
through building solid relationships with DCCS customers and
industry alliances and to promote DCCS products that meet the
changing and demanding needs of the Industry.
DCCS also announced the appointment
of Bobby Schwartz as western regional sales manager.
Schwartz brings more than 30 years of
industry experience to his new position along with knowledge in
plant operations and workflow processes. He will continue the
management of sales activities and cultivation of DCCS
relationships in the western part of the United States.
DCCS is a software development company
that has been serving the drycleaning industry since 1979. The
product line consists of SuperDos and Windows POS systems,
Metalprogetti integration with lot management, web integration
and hosting, a CRDN interface, signature-on-file credit cards
and RFID to name a few. The company can be reached at (800)
451-8431 or on the web at www.dccs.com.
Herson to represent allied trades with
MAC
Ron Herson, owner of Herson Supply, has
been appointed at-large allied trades representative for the MidAtlantic Association of Cleaners. He takes over from Jeff Goldstein,
formerly associated with Amato Industries.
“Ron is a strong voice within
MidAtlantic Committees, having served most recently on
Affiliate Matters and Enhanced Services,” said Charles
Smith, president of MAC. “He’s well-versed and
up-to-date in association responsibilities and activities. He
is a valued asset in the governance of MidAtlantic.”
Herson will act as the touchstone for
bringing suggestions and allied trade viewpoints to the
Mid-Atlantic Board of Directors and its various committees. His
daily interaction with IFI/MidAtlantic professionals in the
conduct of his business also brings a depth of understanding.
Herson Supply is headquartered in
Gaithersburg, MD.
CRDN names Krakoviak regional manager
John Krakoviak has been named southeast
regional manager for the Certified Restoration Drycleaning Network (CRDN), an international organization of
textile restoration specialists serving the insurance industry.
In his new position, Krakoviak is
responsible for interacting with insurance carriers throughout
eight southeastern states and he will act as a part of a
concentrated effort to enhance and expand strategic
relationships for CRDN. He brings 15 years of in-depth
experience as a sales and marketing professional throughout the
insurance industry.
Prior to joining CRDN, Krakoviak worked
as a regional sales director for MES Solutions in Norcross, GA,
where he handled new business development and account
management for the insurance industry. Krakoviak also
spent six years as sales director at MEDNET, Independent
Medical Strategists, in Atlanta. His other insurance
experience includes claims adjustment and evaluation.
“We are very pleased to have John
as a part of our regional team,” said Wayne Wudyka, CEO
of CRDN. “His familiarity and understanding of the
industry will be an asset to our southeast region and our CRDN
partners.”
CRDN is an international organization of
drycleaners who specialize in insurance restoration laundry and
drycleaning services for all types of loss. CRDN members offer
a solution for insurance professionals seeking to reduce costs
and improve margins while closing claims quickly.
CRDN operates in the United States,
United Kingdom and Canada.
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