Corgi U.S.A. Appoints John H. Dunkel as VP and General Manager.Business Editors SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 21, 1999 Dunkel Brings Twenty Five Years Experience to Corgi corgi: see Cardigan Welsh corgi; Pembroke Welsh corgi. , a Leading Marketer of Authentic, Collectible collectible An asset of limited supply that is sought for a variety of reasons including, it is hoped, an increase in value. Stamps, antiques, coins, and works of art are among the many things usually classified as collectibles. Die-Cast Models Corgi U.S.A. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on NM: ZNDT), announced today the appointment of former Ertl executive John H. Dunkel, to the position of Vice President and General Manager. Corgi U.S.A., producer of high-quality die-cast replica Earlier document exchange software from Farallon Communications, Inc. that converted a Windows or Mac document into a proprietary viewing format. The viewer could be distributed separately or embedded within the document itself, turning it into a single-document viewer. scale models, is making a major commitment to the American market with the establishment of a dedicated sales and marketing organization. John will be responsible for all retail, wholesale operations and premium activity. He will develop and manage all accounts and direct sales relationships with distributors and independent retailers. In addition, he will develop and manage a team of sales and service representatives. Before joining Corgi U.S.A., Dunkel was Vice President of Ertl Collectibles, where he was responsible for the strategic development and direction of the Collectibles division. Under his management the company launched diversified products, which resulted in a 12% annual sales increase. Chris Guest, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Corgi comments, "The addition of John to the Corgi U.S.A. team is a tremendous coup and we are excited to have him as part of our organization. With his expertise, we look forward to rapidly accelerating the growth strategy for the Corgi brand in the U.S. market." Dunkel has attended Loras College History Loras College, a liberal arts college, was founded in 1839 by the Most Rev. Mathias Loras, first bishop of Dubuque, who established St. Raphael Seminary to educate young men for the priesthood with the expressed intention of also providing an opportunity for higher (Dubuque, IA) and served in Vietnam with the United States Marine Corps United States Marine Corps (USMC) Separate military service within the U.S. Department of the Navy (see U.S. Navy), charged with providing marine troops for seizure and defense of advanced bases and with conducting operations on land and in the air in connection with . He is actively involved with several charitable boards and industry organizations. He has been involved in sales and marketing for the toy and collectibles markets for over twenty-five years. The Corgi brand was born in 1956 and is recognized worldwide as a prized collectible with a strong British heritage. Corgi Classics have captured the imagination of millions with its expanding fleet of authentic, detailed aviation, trucking, fire engine and transportation vehicles. Corgi collectibles are available on the Corgi website (www.corgi.co.uk). |
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