RemedyMD names new executive VP, sales and marketing

RemedyMD has named Michael Z. Jones as executive vice president of sales and marketing, overseeing the company's sales and marketing efforts nationwide.

Jones' background includes leadership roles with several successful companies in the high tech industry. He was senior vice president of sales and marketing at iBAHN Corp., the leading provider of high-speed internet services to the hospitality industry. Prior to iBAHN, Jones was senior vice president of sales and business development for BlueStep Corp.

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