InSiteOne names Jim Champagne CEO

Jim Champagne has been appointed president and CEO of InSiteOne. Champagne already held the position of president which he assumed in the spring of 2004. In his new added responsibility, he will be tasked to lead the company as it advances its market penetration and expands its services.
   
A 25-year industry veteran, Champagne began his career with Philips Medical Systems, where he spearheaded business development and marketing initiatives for several business lines that were new to the North American market, including PACS, computed radiography and teleradiology. Prior to joining InSite One in 2003 as senior vice president sales and marketing, Champagne was the position of vice president of sales and business development for Konica Medical Imaging.

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