Dean Miller Hired as Director of Sales

On September 23, 2002, just in time for the Frontline exhibition in Chicago, Dean Miller joined Seagull as its new Director of Sales. Previously, senior sales managers answered directly to Don Ray, Seagull's president.

"I started my business career as a salesperson and I'll always be a salesperson at heart," says Mr. Ray. "Unfortunately, with demand for our products growing so rapidly, I couldn't both strategize our big picture and continue to provide optimal hands-on leadership to our sales staff. Dean brings with him not just outstanding experience and industry expertise, but a proven track record of managing sales growth, including developing, maintaining, and refining reseller programs."

With 30 years of professional and executive sales management experience, Mr. Miller has successfully managed sales forces and reseller programs in both domestic and international markets. His resume' includes 11 years at NCR and 14 more at Intermec Technologies, during which time he acquired extensive familiarity with a variety of hardware and software technologies integral to successful supply chain operations and enterprise data flow, including the critical role of label printing technology. "I have followed Seagull's dramatic growth over the years," said Mr. Miller, "and am extremely pleased to join a team of talented professionals committed to such high standards of both product quality and customer support."

We have experienced record sales growth in 2002, presenting Seagull with a number of challenges as it tries to make the best of its new opportunities for increased market share. The challenges for Ray and Miller include not only the USA staff, but a growing European office in Madrid and setting up a new Asia-Pacific office as well.

"Seagull has had a great 2002," says Mr. Ray. "Now, with Dean on board, I know that I can set my sights even higher for 2003."