Fillauer Companies Inc. announced that Jim Lagerstrom, CP, will be joining the Fillauer sales team as the Midwest area sales manager. Lagerstrom will be responsible for the following states: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Ohio and Wisconsin.
Lagerstrom brings 22 years of experience in the O&P industry to the Fillauer Companies. His experience includes teaming with engineers in new product development, managing high profile accounts, and new business development. As a user of prosthetic technology himself, he has competed in five Winter Paralympic Games since 1992 and in 2007 was inducted into the Athletes with Disabilities Hall of Fame. Lagerstrom’s extensive knowledge of both O&P technology and the industry itself will contribute to the high quality of service and products that Fillauer Companies is known for throughout the O&P Industry.
“We are excited that Jim has accepted the position as Midwest area sales manager. Jim’s experience and knowledge of the industry will contribute to Fillauer’s growing presence in the market,” Dennis Williams, president of Fillauer Companies Inc. stated in a press release.