Indianapolis, IN, September 1, 2015—Independent Stationers, the industry’s most progressive independent dealer group, is pleased to announce the hiring of Mike T. Mitchell as Independent Stationers Member Relations Representative, filling the vacancy left by the passing of Bob Nimmo earlier this year.
This highly visible position will be an integral part of the Independent Stationers team, meeting with IS members in the field to educate them on the group’s value-added programs and services and to ensure they maximize the benefits of their membership.
Mike Mitchell is a thirty year office products industry veteran with experience at the dealer, manufacturer, mega channel, and wholesaler levels. He has held Account Manager and Sales positions at companies including American Brands, United Stationers, Prime Office Products and Acco Brands to name a few.
Charles Forman, Executive Vice President of Independent Stationers said, “We are excited to announce the filling of this critical role within Independent Stationers and are confident Mike will do an outstanding job working with members and affiliates of our group. This position has become the “voice of the customer” and the feedback from the membership channeled through this position to the Indianapolis headquarters has been instrumental in developing key initiatives that have helped make Independent Stationers easier to do business with. Mike will soon be visiting with IS members, assisting in how each can effectively and progressively utilize the unique and varied programs and services offered to them as members and affiliates of Independent Stationers.”
About Independent Stationers
Founded in 1977, Independent Stationers is a leading global organization providing sales, marketing support and purchasing power for the community based independent office products dealer. The organization’s members are located throughout the U.S. and in 5 foreign countries. Collectively, Independent Stationers members produce close to $4 billion in end-user sales. For more information, please contact Cora Lienemann at Independent Stationers headquarters (Phone: 317-579-1111; email: cora@independentstationers.coop) or visit the Independent Stationers web site at www.independentstationers.coop.
