OKI Data Americas Names Doug Whetzel Vice President, U.S. Commercial and Public Sector Sales

MOUNT LAUREL, N.J.--(Business Wire)--
OKI Data Americas, which markets its products under the OKI Printing Solutions
brand, today announced that Doug Whetzel has been promoted to Vice President,
U.S. Commercial and Public Sector Sales. In his new role, Whetzel will be
responsible for developing and executing the sales strategies required to
achieving the Commercial and Public Sector hardware goals for the company. He
will lead a team focused on medium, large, enterprise and Public Sector
customers.

Mr. Whetzel started with OKI Data Americas in 2004 as a Major Accounts Manager
in the company`s end user sales organization. In 2007, Mr. Whetzel was promoted
to National Sales Director where he was instrumental in leading the sales
organization into the transportation and manufacturing vertical. Since joining
the company, he has consistently demonstrated his thorough knowledge of the
commercial customers` needs and the most effective sales processes, which has
raised him into the spotlight, receiving multiple company awards.

"Doug`s promotion is reflective of his previous success, effective management
skills and overall knowledge of the technology requirements in the commercial
space," said Greg Van Acker, Vice President, U.S. Sales for OKI Data Americas.
"Doug has been an indispensable part of our sales team and has done an excellent
job in providing strategic direction in growing our Commercial business, proving
he is more than capable to excel at his new position overseeing sales for both
vertical segments."

Mr. Whetzel has more than 11 years of sales experience in the technology field.
Prior to joining OKI Data Americas, Mr. Whetzel served as a Key Account
Executive at Sony Corporation of America and prior to that position, he was the
Senior OEM Sales Account Executive at A. O. Smith Electrical Products Company.

Mr. Whetzel graduated with a Bachelor`s Degree in Industrial Engineering from
California Polytechnic State University and received his Masters in Business
Administration from the University of South Carolina.

About OKI Data Americas, Inc.:

OKI Data Americas Inc., headquartered in Mount Laurel, N.J., and a subsidiary of
OKI Data Corporation of Japan, markets PC peripheral equipment and customized
document management solutions under the OKI Printing Solutions brand, including
digital color and monochrome printers, serial impact dot matrix printers and
thermal label printers, as well as a full line of options, accessories and
consumables. OKI Data Americas takes a consultative approach to supporting every
customer`s needs and delivering individualized print solutions that optimize
business performance. The company`s innovative technology is backed by
Tokyo-based parent company Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd., a world leader in
information processing systems, telecommunications and electronics; and an
approximately $5.7 billion multinational corporation according to its FY 2008
financial reporting. Keeping its customers` needs top of mind, OKI Data Americas
is ISO 9001:2000 certified and offers a selection of ENERGY STAR certified
products. As an extension of the company`s dedication to its customers, OKI Data
Americas created the Color Me OKI philanthropic program to support the fight to
eradicate breast and colorectal cancers. The program celebrates those touched by
both causes with vintage vehicles and musical entertainment at fundraising
events nationwide. For more information, please visit www.colormeoki.com.

OKI, Reg. OKI Electric Industry Co., Ltd. ENERGY STAR Reg. T.M. U.S. EPA, Single
Pass Color T.M. and design Reg. T.M. OKI Data Corp.

Domus, Inc.
Jade Trombetta, 215-772-2184
jtrombetta@domusinc.com
or
OKI Data Americas, Inc.
Susan Kirvan, 856-222-7258
sue.kirvan@okidata.com

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