Schaumburg, ILL., September 5, 2012 - Audiology Systems Inc., a national partnership of industry professionals, audiologists and local audiology and vestibular instrument experts, announced today it has formed a national sales operation and made two key staff appointments. Lance Brown and Tom Switalski both have joined the organization as sales operations managers;Brown will have the additional responsibilities of product integration and government liaison. Both Brown and Switalski will provide national sales and professional service expertise to support Audiology Systems' sales managers within their regions, as well as in territories where the company does not presently have on-site representation, thus establishing a network of expert national coverage. The national sales operation will be overseen by Michel Jurgens, general manager of Audiology Systems.
"We couldn't have put the national sales responsibilities for Audiology Systems in more capable hands," said Jurgens. "Between them, Lance and Tom have decades of experience in every aspect of hearing and vestibular products, from sales and service through training and troubleshooting. They are excellent additions to the Audiology Systems team."
Brown steps into his position at Audiology Systems from GN Otometrics, where as product integration manager and government liaison, he focused on working closely with distributors on product networking opportunities in their regions. Prior to this position, Brown served as a sales operations manager at Otometrics, where he developed integrated product solutions. Brown joined Otometrics after a 12-year tenure with National Association of Equipment Distributors (NASED) where he served as President from 2005-2009, and led a national organization dedicated to maintaining the highest standards for hearing testing equipment. In addition, Brown was a regional sales manager at a national distribution company for close to twenty years. Brown attended The University of Memphis and studied electronics and avionics in the United States Air Force."Audiology Systems is a new, service-based choice for hearing and vestibular professionals. One of Audiology Systems' primary goals is to be exceptionally accessible to our clients. We will be utilizing EHR solutions and newer technologies to provide them with the help they need in the least amount of time," said Brown." "I am excited to be joining such a forward-thinking company dedicated to focusing not just on products, but especially on our customers and their needs."
Switalski is a 30-year veteran in audiology and vestibular equipment sales and service. Before joining the Audiology Systems team, he was a sales operations manager at Otometrics where he was involved in the establishment of the company's national distribution strategy along with Brown and Jurgens. Additionally, he was responsible for distributor training in technical services and sales strategies, as well as product education. He was also involved in business development projects with the Veterans Administration, as well as hospital- and university-based audiology clinics in the state of Michigan and northern Ohio."One of Audiology Systems' core principles is consultative dialogue. In my 30 years in this industry, I have learned that my clients want to provide their patients with the best experience possible by using the best equipment, having the best training and the best support," said Switalski. "By working together, with our clients, Audiology Systems will be a resource and partner rather than simply an instrumentation distributor. I'm proud to be part of this new endeavor."
About Audiology Systems Inc.
Audiology Systems is a national partnership owned by a group of shareholders, including GN Otometrics, which is a minority shareholder in the company. It is currently operating in more than half of the states in the U.S. Visit audiologysystems.com for more information.
