COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, May 1, 2007 — Liberty Wire & Cable, worldwide supplier of a broad range of wire and cable products for the audio/video trade, has announced the appointment of Kevin Cole as its first Commercial National Accounts Manager, — a new position the company created to address the rapid growth of its sales.
The appointment comes as a promotion to Mr. Cole, who began his career at Liberty Wire and Cable as a member of the team responsible for the development of Liberty’s commercial business. He has held increasingly responsible positions at Liberty throughout his eight years with the company, serving most recently as Regional Sales Manager for the Midwest.
“Commercial National Accounts Managers are among the leadership roles in the AV industry,” said Andy Bergdoll, President of Liberty Wire and Cable. “National Accounts approach the marketplace with a strategic vision that drives both customer satisfaction and industry investment,” Bergdoll continued. “We are excited to have a polished industry professional like Kevin Cole take the helm of our Commercial National Accounts Business.”
John Dace, Liberty Vice President of Sales, added that “This is a new position at Liberty, created in response to escalating sales growth in the National Accounts arena. The position will provide a single point of leadership for Liberty’s marquis accounts and will be essential for future growth.”
About Liberty Wire & Cable
Liberty, a division of Communications Supply Corp. (CSC), is headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colo., and is in its 14th year of operation. Its core goods, sold primarily for audio/video and security applications, consist of a complete line of wire and cable products along with connectors and connector systems, cable assemblies, interconnects, and a broad range of related accessories. Liberty principally serves the residential, commercial, broadcast, and rental and staging segments of the pro/AV industry. It also enjoys long-term relationships with a number of prominent OEMs. Liberty manufactures and markets the PanelCrafters line of custom and stock plates and panels. The company, which sells in 49 countries, has other facilities in Charlotte, N.C., and Phoenix, Ariz., and holds memberships in CEDIA, InfoComm International, and NSCA.
