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May 12, 2008 |
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D.D. Williamson Announces Sales Promotions and Hires
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY, USA -- (May 12, 2008) -- D.D. Williamson announces the promotion of Graham Merryweather -- to Vice President, Global Sales. For the North American operations, the company has hired Connie Sandusky to replace Merryweather as Regional Sales Manager. Megan Mullinix recently joined as Business Development Manager.
“Graham is a terrific asset to our Global Sales Team,” said Ted Nixon, CEO. “We’re confident he will excel in his new role and assist Connie in learning his previous responsibilities. Connie’s impressive background will boost our technical sales approach. Megan adds strength in developing relationships with new customers.”
Originally from Nottingham, U.K., Graham Merryweather graduated as an Academic/Athletic All American with a BS in Biology from Evansville University in Indiana. After a brief career in professional soccer, he began his D.D. Williamson career in R & D. Merryweather progressed rapidly through the organization in roles as diverse as Technical Coordinator for the plant and the 
global team, Plant Manager, and Regional Sales Manager for North America. As Vice President, Global Sales, Merryweather joins the senior management team, bringing a broad business view with a deep knowledge of D.D. Williamson’s customer requirements around the world.
Joining the D.D. Williamson North American Sales Team as Regional Sales Manager, East Coast, Connie Sandusky brings a rich background both in industry and academia. She was most recently the Director of Product Management for Kalsec. Inc. Prior employment includes a food ingredient lab and university teaching. Connie earned her Ph.D. in Food Science from the University of Maryland.
Megan Mullinix joined the D.D. Williamson North American Sales Team as Business Development Manager in March after employment as an Account Executive with Clear Channel. Megan earned a BA in Business Administration at the University of Kentucky.
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D.D. Williamson, the world leader in caramel color, offers a broad spectrum of natural colorants, including colorMaker custom color blends. D.D. Williamson improves the allure of foods and beverages through visual appeal. A trusted and recognized provider of color solutions to the food and beverage industry, the company operates nine manufacturing sites on five continents. Visit www.ddwilliamson.com for more information.