New Western region sales manager for Dynatech

Chris Cleland has joined Dynatech Technology, Inc., the exclusive North American distributor for Samsung Techwin SMT equipment, as Western Region Sales Manager. He will be responsible for Dynatech United States manufacturers' representatives and customers on the West Coast as well as in Baja and Sonora in Mexico and British Columbia in Canada. He will be based in the Los Angeles area.
  
"Chris Cleland comes to Dynatech Technology with a strong track record of sales and problem-solving success in the electronics industry," said Mike Foster, Director of Sales, Dynatech Technology. "His customer-service orientation and ability to work with production personnel to find innovative solutions to particularly taxing problems will help our customers maximize their productivity using Samsung Techwin SMT equipment."

Cleland brings 23 years of experience in electronics and the SMT equipment market to Dynatech, including 10 years with placement systems. Before joining the company, he was a manufacturer's representative handling pre-owned pick and place equipment, and laser engraving/marking and fume extraction products.

"It's important to identify potential production challenges with customers and work informally with them to find solutions as a partner in their success," said Cleland, who holds a BA Degree in International Marketing from California State University, Fullerton. "Cementing good relationships enables us to work much more constructively for much more effective results."