With our company continuing to grow, we are finding our sales department doing the same. Our continuous growth has allowed us to expand our footprint and grow our outside sales team to be able to continue providing a high level of service and exceptional product offerings to over 15,000+ customers nationwide.
We are pleased to announce the hiring of Ray LaBonte, to our Outside Sales team as the Director of Sales – Eastern U.S. Ray’s extensive background, personality and goals align with our vision and values here at Yazoo. A 45-year veteran in the paper tube and core industry with several companies, Ray brings extensive knowledge, development, and success to our team.
In his new position, Ray is responsible for growing business in small to medium-sized companies in the Eastern U.S. territory. Through new and existing relationships, Ray develops strategic innovation to help customers grow their business and focuses on finding solutions with Yazoo’s products that will allow companies profitable and sustainable growth.
What led Ray to Yazoo? He says “I’ve always heard good things about Yazoo’s family-owned culture, integrity within the marketplace, quality, and customer service. What also drew me to Yazoo was how customer-focused they are – they have a strong commitment and dedication to their customers. Yazoo is truly passionate about finding innovative solutions that work for the customer. The culture, values, and how focused they are on their employees showed a solid, devoted team that is continuing to grow and I’m proud to say that I’m part of the team!”
Fun facts about Ray:
- He has his Bachelor’s degree in Business/Marketing from Franklin Pierce College
- Enjoys spending time with his wife, three daughters, and four grandchildren
- Passion for all things outdoors – hunting, fishing, and golf are just a few of his favorites
Welcome to the Yazoo team, Ray! We’re excited to watch you grow with our company!