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VPD News
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| VPD Announces Executive Promotions |
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Release date: February 20, 2008
Folsom, CA-Tim Shannahan, President and CEO of Video Products Distributors (VPD), today announced three promotions of long-time VPD executives to new positions within the company.
Don Kosler has been promoted to the position of Director of Sales, for VPD. Don joined the company in 1998 and most recently served as the Blockbuster Sales Manager. In addition to his current responsibilities, Don will now manage the Folsom sales staff and interact with core customers.
Don Rood, who has been serving as VPD's National Sales Manager, has been promoted to Director of Business Development. Don will work closely with VPD staff and customers in identifying and taking advantage of new and changing technologies and the business opportunities they present. Don began his career with VPD in 1987.
Laurie Tramel is now VPD's Director of Distribution. Laurie joined VPD in 1985, and has served in many capacities over the years, most recently as National Distribution Manager. Laurie will continue to support and improve VPD's operational and distribution efforts.
Mr. Shannahan commented, "I am very happy to announce these well deserved promotions. Don, Laurie and Don have all been an important part of our success over the years and I look forward to their leadership and contributions for years to come."
Video Products Distributors is one of the nation's premiere distributors of DVDs, video games and related products and is based in Folsom, California, with facilities located throughout the US. |
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| VPD Announces Executive Promotion |
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Release date: February 6, 2006
Folsom, CA-Tim Shannahan, President and CEO of Video Products Distributors (VPD), today announced the promotion of a long-time VPD executive to a new position within the company. Brent Bowers has been promoted to the position of Vice President of Sales, Key Accounts for VPD. Brent joined the company in 1985 and most recently served as the Director of Sales/Specialty Accounts.
Mr. Shannahan commented, "I am very happy to announce this well-deserved promotion. Brent has been an integral part of our company for over 20 years and has made important contributions to VPD's ongoing success. I am confident that VPD will continue to benefit from Brent's leadership for years to come."
Brent Bowers added, "I am proud to be a part of this dynamic and exciting company and I'm glad to be able contribute to our success. I look forward to many more years here at VPD."
Video Products Distributors, one of the nation's premiere distributors of DVDs, Video Games and related products is based in Folsom, California, with facilities located throughout the US. |
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| VPD Acquires Video Game Distributor VBC |
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Release date: February 4, 2005
Folsom, CA-Tim Shannahan, President and CEO of Video Products Distributors (VPD), today announced that VPD has acquired VBC Distribution (formally Video By Cycling), a Dallas, Texas-based video game distributor. VBC carries a full line of video games, game accessories, and hardware, and has been serving the video industry for over twenty years. VBC is currently one of the few national distributors of video games in the U.S., servicing independent and franchised video rental stores throughout the country, as well as a large blend of grocery chains and convenience stores and several catalog and internet companies.
Mr. Shannahan commented, “I am very excited about this acquisition. VBC Distribution has built their business by creating a customer-oriented culture, which fits in perfectly with what we do at VPD. The game and distribution experts at VBC have built strong relationships with their customer base by remaining customer-focused, and now we can utilize the strength of our sales and distribution systems to help them be even more successful. VBC is a great company with great people, and I’m very happy to have them join the VPD family”.
VBC operations and warehousing will remain in Dallas and Andrew Craft, former president and CEO of the company, will remain as the general manager.
Video Products Distributors, one of the nations premiere distributors of prerecorded DVDs, VHS tapes and video games, is based in Folsom, California, with facilities located throughout the US. |
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| VPD Named Medium Company Winner in Sacramento's "Best Places to Work" |
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The “WOW!” program sets us apart. Every new employee receives a copy of “Customer Satisfaction is Worthless, Customer Loyalty is Priceless” by business writer Jeffrey Gitomer. This book provides strategies for providing exceptional customer experiences and maintaining a positive goal-oriented work environment. Employees who are able to discuss how the key concepts can be applied to his or her job at the 90-day review are given a $100 bonus.
The WOW! concept is viewed as one of the key reasons for the organizations success. Over the past three years, its workforce has doubled and revenues have increased from $240 million to nearly $500 million.
We have a large (and loud) gong in the middle of our second-floor atrium. When a new account is brought onboard, the sales person responsible bangs the gong and the entire company applauds.
Unique policies and benefits
One of our most-popular perks are free screening copies of almost all major Hollywood movie titles before they are released on DVD or video to the general public. We also have after-work screenings of movies in current release, held in the VPD Theatre, where food and drinks are provided and family members may attend.
The “Golden Phone’ is awarded to the sales person who spends the most time on the phone with customers. Golden Phone winners have their personal phone bills paid for the next four months.
Promotion of work-life balance
We observe a 40-hour work week for everyone. It is very rare to see employees in our building after our 5pm closing time, unless there is a screening or a party. The office complex features a posh 90-seat movie theatre, outdoor patio with gas grill, beer-keg cooler, fountains and a fireplace. His-and-hers locker rooms with showers are also provided. |
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