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Mike Ryan Named Vice President of Business Development for Laserstar

WOBURN, Mass. — Laserstar, the region’s leading provider of recycled toner cartridges, refurbished office printers and office equipment service and maintenance, has named Mike Ryan as vice president of business development.
A native of Melrose, Ryan brings more than 10 years sales experience in the technical and computer industries to his new position. Ryan began his career in retail sales for a computer reseller and earned numerous promotions to key management positions. Prior to joining Laserstar, Ryan was an account executive for Minolta/QMC, Inc. the laser printer manufacturing subsidiary of Minolta Corporation.
In his new position as vice president of business development at Laserstar, Ryan will be responsible for sales management and the training and development of the sales force. His focus will be to maintain the company’s excellent customer service as well as develop new business.
Ryan holds an associates degree in graphic arts from Springfield Technical Community College in Springfield, Mass. Throughout his career, Ryan has pursued extensive training in sales, desktop publishing, color laser printers, color management systems, computer networking and various other digital imaging systems.
Ryan currently resides in Melrose with his wife Joan and his daughters Carolyn and Julia.
“We are pleased to welcome Mike to our staff,” said Paul Mitrano, chief operating officer of Laserstar. “His vast industry experience and his intricate knowledge of technology will enable us to move ahead as we experience a period of unprecedented growth. Mike’s experience and management skills ensure that we meet and exceed our high standards for new and existing customers alike.”
Listed in the Boston Business Journal’s Book of Lists as one of the area’s largest bulk recyclers, Laserstar offers a complete recycled toner cartridge program for offices looking to promote recycling.

Contact Laserstar at (800) 432-9989 or visit www.laserstar.com.

This article originally appeared in the March 2002 issue of Recharger.