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LaVangie promoted to New England region manager at Kimball Office

Kimball Office has promoted Ryan LaVangie to New England region manager, which includes Conn., Maine, Mass.,N.H., R.I., Vt. and Toronto, Canada. In this role, LaVangie will drive sales strategies that resonate with local markets and further Kimball Office's success within the architect and design community, and with end users and distribution partners. "Ryan's enthusiasm and collaborative style are assets to the New England sales team as the company continues to generate profitable growth in this key market," said Greg Wittlinger, director of sales east for Kimball Office. "We are dedicated to providing clients with the solutions, creativity and professionalism needed to keep projects moving forward and within budget constraints. Ryan's background and knowledge will help the company maintain its position as a leading office furniture products manufacturer." Prior to his promotion, LaVangie was a market sales manager for Kimball Office in the area. He's also held positions in business development and sales management with other major contract office furniture manufacturers as well as dealers. "Kimball Office has a clear vision for the company's future and I'm excited to be part of the team that is responsible for sharing this vision of quality, creativity, sustainability and is dedicated to current and potential clients," said LaVangie. KimballOffice has been transforming workspaces for over 40 years, with an ever-widening breadth of relevant, sustainable office furniture solutions. As one of America's most respected environmentally-conscious contract office furniture manufacturers, they provide architects, designers, facility managers, and employers with open plan system solutions, both modern and classic desking, and a range of seating options. The company is a brand unit of Kimball International Inc., a $1.1 billion publicly traded company headquartered in Jasper, Ind.
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