Standard Appointments Strengthen Western Operations

February 19, 2018

Zane Yakiwchuk (left) is now Standard’s Regional Sales Manager for Western Canada, and Greg Chapman has taken on the position as Assistant Regional Sales Manager for Western Canada, reporting to Zane…

Many Standard customers have trans-western operations, and Standard aims to develop and execute strategic initiatives that will drive mutual growth.

In addition to leading sales in Alberta and the Midwest, Zane will also be responsible for the British Columbia market. He has a long history with Standard. He started in 2004 as a lighting specialist in BC, and moved to Calgary in 2011 to become the Regional Sales Manager for Alberta. Based on his success in Alberta, Zane’s geographic region was expanded to include Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Northwestern Ontario.

Greg Chapman now takes on the role of Assistant Regional Sales Manager for Western Canada, supporting Zane and the Western Canadian sales team. Greg joined Standard in 1997 and has been a key player in the company’s success in British Columbia and Alberta.

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