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BluePrint Automation hires regional sales manager

BluePrint Automation hired Michael Cothran North Central Regional Sales Manager.

Michael Cothran
Michael Cothran

About his new opportunity, Cothran l says: “Ever since I joined BluePrint, I have felt that I had found a company whose vision aligned completely with my own. BluePrint is a customer-centered company with an established record for providing flexible solutions. I am very excited to take on a larger role and look forward to continuing BluePrint’s legacy.”

Cothran holds a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and Spanish Language from North Carolina State University and has worked at BPA for nearly 2 years. He transfers from our applications department and has prior experience with a plastic extrusion manufacturer. In his new role, Cothran will be responsible for North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Northern Illinois.

Cothran can be reached at 804/895-5666 or via email at [email protected].

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