Somerset, NJ March 12 -- Oticon, Inc. continues to expand its sales and training force with the addition of ten new Account Managers and five new Inside Sales Representatives .
New Account Managers
Ashley C. Al-Izzi, M.S., F-AAA is Oticon's new Account Manager for Washington State, Alaska, and Northern Idaho. Ashley has extensive experience working as a dispensing audiologist in private practice. She received her Master's degree in Audiology from the University of Washington.
Ronda KW Condie, MS, CCC-A is the new Education and Training Specialist for Oticon's Western region. She brings over 30 years experience serving both children and adults in public school, public health, rehabilitation/clinical and private practice settings. In addition to her published research, Ronda has taught graduate level university courses and served as a university guest-lecturer. She holds a degree in both clinical and educational audiology from Utah State University.
Sandra Davis, MS, FAAA, is Oticon's Account Manager for North Carolina, southern Virginia and parts of Kentucky, Tennessee and South Carolina. In her new role, Sandra draws on her history in pediatric and adult audiology, as well as previous industry sales experience. She received her Master's degree in Audiology from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and is currently pursuing an Au.D at Pennsylvania College of Optometry.
Jason T. Dria, Au.D. is Oticon's Account Manager for Michigan. Dr. Dria has extensive experience in diagnostic audiology, patient counseling and hearing aid dispensing. He holds a Master's degree in Audiology from Ohio State University and a Doctor of Audiology degree from the University of Florida.
David Gordon, M.S., FAAA is the new Pediatric Account Manager serving the Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Arkansas territory. In addition to his work in a clinical setting caring for children and adults, David's previous experience includes serving as an educational audiologist in schools. He received his Master's degree in Audiology from the University of Utah.
Jen Hutchison, Au.D., F-AAA has joined Oticon as the Account Manager for Delaware, Maryland, Washington DC and northern Virginia. Her experience combines research and clinical work in diagnostic audiology, as well as vestibular, amplification and rehabilitation services for pediatric and adult populations. Dr. Hutchinson, who holds a bachelor's degree in hearing and speech sciences from the University of Maryland, earned her Au.D. from Gallaudet University.
Nicole C. Robbins, Au.D., CCC-A, joins Oticon as the new Pediatric Account Manager for the Southeastern US. Her territory includes Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina and South Carolina. Nicole has extensive experience in all areas of pediatric audiology. She earned a Master's degree at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and received her Doctor of Audiology degree from The Arizona School of Health Sciences.
Linda K. Vassallo, M.A.,CCC-A, is Oticon's Account Manager for the state of Ohio. She has extensive experience in all areas of diagnostic audiology and hearing aid dispensing. Linda received a Master's degree in audiology from Michigan State University and is currently pursuing her Au.D degree.
Andrea D. West, Au.D., CCC-A, F-AAA is Oticon's account manager for Alabama, central and west Tennessee, west Kentucky, north Mississippi, and the Florida pan handle. Dr. West's previous clinical experience has provided her with extensive knowledge in diagnostic and rehabilitative audiological services.
New Inside Sales Representatives
Joanne M. Bogurski is Oticon's new Inside Sales Representative for the Midwest Region. She brings seven years of experience in inside sales to her new position. Joanne received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Columbia (SC) College Columbia.
Joseph N. Giacomiazzio will serve as Oticon's Inside Account Representative for the Western Region. Joe, who has extensive experience in inside sales, received his Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Montclair State University.
Barbara C. Kania has been appointed Oticon's new Inside Sales Representative for the Midwest Region. Prior to joining Oticon, Barbara held positions in both sales and management. She earned her Associates Degree in Business Administration from Raritan Valley College and a joint Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing from Rutgers College and Rutgers School of Business.
James M. Neglia will serve the Northeast US as the new Oticon Inside Sales Representative for that region. Jim brings with him 20 years of Inside Sales Experience in the manufacturing industry. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Management Science from Kean University.
Marc A. Nunez brings 10 years of business-to-business experience to his new role as Oticon's Inside Sales Representative for the Southeast Region. Marc received his Business degree from Hudson County (NJ) College and earned a degree in Technical Support from the Chubb Institute.
Visit www.oticonusa.com for more information or the Oticon Web Channel on Audiology Online at www.audiologyonline.com/channels/oticon.asp