Intelerad appoints Kowal

Intelerad Medical Systems has named Alex Kowal regional sales manager for the Northeast U.S. region.  
   
Kowal's background includes working as Digital Solutions Specialist for Eastman Kodak, responsible for PACS, DR (digital radiography) and CR (computed radiography) technical sales throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region, as well as various other business development and sales positions with Agfa's Healthcare division.

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