Who’s News in Sales and Marketing

Weisberg Joins Keyword Connects
Keyword Connects, an online marketing firm serving the home improvement industry, has named Edward J. Weisberg director of business development. Most recently, Weisberg served as managing partner with E-Commerce Expertise.

The TAS Group Names Board Chairman
The TAS Group has appointed Thomas J. Dolan chairman of its board of directors. A director on The TAS Group’s board since February 2008, Dolan spent nearly 40 years at Xerox in various executive roles prior to his retirement last year.

Cloud9 Names VP of Marketing
Karen M. Steele has joined Cloud9 Analytics, a provider of on-demand performance management solutions, as vice president of marketing. Before joining Cloud9, Steele served as senior vice president of marketing with Xactly Corporation.

Williams Joins Cereplast Team
Cereplast, a manufacturer of proprietary bio-based, sustainable plastics, has appointed Bob Williams east coast regional director of sales and marketing. Williams has 30 years of experience in the plastics industry.

Joule Names Campione SVP
Joule has announced the appointment of Dr. Troy J. Campione as senior vice president of corporate development. Campione most recently served as senior vice president of business development for Solazyme.

Keilen Joins Viridity Software
Viridity Software, a provider of data center energy management and optimization solutions, has appointed Steve Keilen vice president of marketing. Keilen previously served as vice president of marketing and inside sales at Marathon Technologies.

GCI Health Names CEO
Healthcare communications firm GCI Health has appointed Wendy Lund chief executive officer. Lund was previously MS&L Worldwide’s executive vice president for global business and client development, as well as a member of the global leadership team.

Cao Joins ShengdaTech
ShengdaTech, a manufacturer of nano-precipitated calcium carbonate, has named Gary Cao international marketing director. Prior to joining ShengdaTech, Cao served as regional sales director for Degussa.

Moloney Joins Janco Sales Team
Janco Electronics has recently hired Kevin Moloney to its sales team. Moloney has extensive experience in the electronic distribution and contract manufacturing industry, most recently working as a senior level account manager at Arrow Electronics.

Tropicana Names VP of Marketing
Cynthia Mun has been named vice president of marketing for Tropicana Las Vegas. Mun has two decades of experience in strategic and product marketing, most recently as executive director of business insights and strategy at MGM Mirage.