New Hire

Industry veteran, Andrew Hennings, is the newest addition to V3’s sales and marketing team. Assuming the role of account executive, Hennings will work out of the Los Angeles office and bring expertise in integrated direct marketing services and extensive knowledge of production, manufacturing, fulfillment, quality assurance and logistics.

A graduate from the University of La Verne, Hennings has over 23 years experience in the direct marketing industry and numerous certifications in customer service, quality management and USPS mail services. Prior to joining V3, he most recently served as vice president at Direct Connection Marketing Communications and was formerly vice president of operations at Harte-Hanks, a worldwide direct and targeted marketing company. His clientele included non-profit organizations, educational institutions and companies in the financial, high-tech, pharmaceutical, electronic and retail industries.

Mike Szanger, V3’s vice president of sales, remarks: “Andy is a respected leader in the business community who has tremendous insight on where the industry is heading and proven experience helping clients take advantage of it.”

In addition to his professional duties, Hennings has previously served as presidents of the Orange County Chapter of the American Marketing Association and of the California Inland Counties Chapter. Additionally, he has been a speaker at the National Postal Forum and an academic Advisory Board member at California State University, Fullerton. Hennings lives in La Verne with his wife, Leslie, and three daughters.

About V3
Quality and service have been V3’s hallmarks since 1946. Today, our Commercial Printing, Specialty Packaging and Direct Marketing solutions build on that legacy to deliver industry-leading products and technologies. Headquartered in Oxnard, California with additional offices in Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo and Los Angeles, we are employee-owned and have a vested personal interest in helping our clients move their businesses forward—without compromise. For more information about V3’s services, hours and locations, please visit us at http://www.v3corporation.com or call 1.800.882.1844.

OXNARD, April 25, 2011 — V3 announces the addition of two new staff members to its growing customer service and production departments.

Andrea Apland joins V3 as a customer service representative, bringing seven years of print production experience and a bachelor’s degree in graphic communication from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Apland was most recently a customer service representative at GotPrint, a Web-based printing company and at Quad/Graphics, a global provider of printing- and multi-channel solutions. Previous roles included production management positions at a design agency and a publishing company. Apland is a member of Los Angeles 3 Toastmasters Club and currently working toward a certificate in digital media at Otis College of Art and Design.

Jeff Samson joins V3 as its bindery manager, equipped with over 25 years experience and a long family history in the bindery business. After earning a bachelor’s degree in production and operations management at California State University, Northridge, Samson assumed roles of increasing responsibility at Bookbinders Company in the bindery, estimating and production management areas and then as an owner. Most recently, he was general manager at Los Angeles Binding and Finishing Solutions.

Mike Szanger, V3’s vice president of sales, attributes these new hires to the company’s robust sales growth: “We’re seeing a steady uptick in demand as the economy improves. In anticipation of continued growth, we’ve added capacity in numerous areas by bringing on skilled, experienced professionals like Andrea and Jeff who share our customer-first philosophy.”

About V3
Quality and service have been V3’s hallmarks since 1946. Today, our Data, Print and Mail solutions build on that legacy to deliver industry-leading products and technologies, including offset, digital and variable printing, direct marketing and mailing, data management and analysis, online marketing tools, and a full line of portable displays for point-of-purchase, trade shows and events. Headquartered in Oxnard, California with additional offices in Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo and Templeton, we are employee-owned and have a vested personal interest in helping our clients move their businesses forward—without compromise. For more information about V3’s services, hours and locations, please visit us at v3corporation.com or call 1.800.882.1844.