 WALTHAM, Mass., November 16, 2010 –
Mac-Gray Corporation (NYSE: TUC) has announced that Robert Mitchell has
been appointed Director of Business
Development in a dual role addressing the needs of both the Hospitality
Industry and the Off-Campus Privatized Student Housing markets.
Robert brings with him over 15 years of
successful experience as a senior sales executive in a highly
competitive
industry. He will be responsible for driving new business development
by
leveraging the entire suite of technological innovations that Mac-Gray
Intelligent Laundry can offer both of these important and growing
markets. In his most recent position, Robert worked for Communications Integrators/GuestLINK, leading sales and business development efforts into Eastern U.S. markets with a focus on hospitality and healthcare. Prior to that, he served as Vice President of Sales for NxTV, driving its global IP Video-on-demand expansion into domestic and international markets. His previous experience includes various executive sales positions at LodgeNet Entertainment Corporation and IBAHN. Prior to entering the hospitality technology industry Robert had a successful seven year career in the healthcare industry holding senior sales positions with GE, Hoescht AG and Sanofi Aventis. “We are very happy to have Robert join our sales team. He adds a new dimension with a wealth of experience and success that will bolster our sales efforts into these two very important segments”, said Michael Calderaro, Vice President of Hospitality & Academic Divisions. Robert holds a B.S. Degree in Public Health from the University of South Carolina in Columbia, S.C. Founded in 1927, Mac-Gray has been a longtime leader in the commercial laundry industry by serving academic institutions, multi-family housing properties, on-premise laundries, military & government facilities, and hotels & motels. Mac-Gray has remained the premiere provider of laundry services by offering a wealth of program and equipment options, proprietary technologies, industry-leading support, financial transparency and a commitment to environmental sustainability. Robert will undoubtedly further the success of the company by offering his extensive experience to two rapidly-expanding markets. |