Benco Dental Appoints Director of Sales for Southwest Region

Mark Rowe will lead the company’s aggressive effort to enter growing markets in eight states.

Wilkes Barre, PA (PRWEB) August 14, 2006

Wilkes-Barre, PA (PRWEB) August 14, 2006 -- Mark Rowe, a 32-year veteran of the dental industry, has been appointed Director of Sales for Benco Dental’s southwest region, a new position.

He is charged with expanding the dental distributor westward by developing new territories in Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Mississippi, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Utah. He will also oversee existing sales offices in Arkansas, Louisiana, Tennessee and Texas.

“We are fortunate to have someone of Mark Rowe’s caliber as we continue to build on the enormous momentum of our recent growth,” said Charles F. Cohen, President. He added, “Mark’s extensive experience in the industry and region makes him the ideal person to accomplish our aggressive expansion goals.”

Mr. Rowe is one of four Directors of Sales, each concentrating on specific regions of the country.

Prior to joining Benco Dental, Mr. Rowe founded Dental Interiors, a premier provider of high-quality custom dental casework. He began his career in 1974 as a warehouse associate with Dixie Dental, working his way up from sales to various sales management positions before becoming a co-owner. He is also a former chairman of the American Dental Cooperative.

About Benco Dental

Benco Dental is the nation's fastest-growing dental distributor, selling supplies, equipment, and consulting services. The company is headquartered in Wilkes-Barre, PA and serves over 20,000 dental practices and laboratories in 30 states. Founded in 1930 and focused on a unique mission to "be the #1 choice for those dentists, laboratories & team members who are passionate about excellence and success," Benco Dental’s industry-leading products and programs include: the BluChip® Buying Club, dentistry's original and most rewarding customer loyalty program; Painless® AI™ (Artificial Intelligence™), a cutting-edge electronic ordering and product selection system; Insite™ dental office design; BencoNET™ digital imaging and operatory integration systems; Transitions Group™ practice development consulting; and the best-trained sales and service team in the business. The toll-free order line is 1-800-GO BENCO. Visit Benco Dental online at http://www.benco.com.

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