November 21, 2013 – Ideal Industries has promoted Terry Stevens to VP of sales for its North American Electrical Division, replacing Joe Saganowich who was recently appointed VP/GM of Ideal subsidiary, SK Hand Tool.

An executive with more than 20 years of sales and senior management experience, Stevens will be responsible for managing the North American Electrical Division sales organization, its national accounts, as well as its customer service department.

“As Joe leaves the Electrical Group and moves into his new role at SK, it is essential that we continue the focus and momentum of our sales organization,” said Nick Shkordoff, Group VP, North American Electrical Division.

Stevens previously served as the company’s senior sales manager for the Central Region for the past five years. Before joining Ideal Industries in 2007, Stevens served as national sales manager-consumer products and Great Lakes Area manager at Osram Sylvania. 

“I have full confidence that Terry’s substantial capabilities and experience in the electrical channel qualifies her as the right person for this leadership position. I look forward to working with her to continue to increase our market reach and elevate the impact of our sales programs,” he continued.