DALLAS–(December 17, 2008) – Padgett President and CEO David Torok, announced Kent Aurand has joined Padgett as Vice President/Sales Manager.

Aurand was most recently National Sales Director for Branch Smith Printing in Fort Worth, Texas, and brings ten years of experience in sales and marketing to Padgett. “We are extremely pleased to have Kent Aurand on board to head up our sales team, and work with us on building our brand continuity. In this difficult economy we are continually looking at new ways to provide services that add value to the solutions we offer our customers.  Kent’s experience in management, training, and sales brings strength and a new level of energy to our team.”

Aurand added that it was Padgett’s reputation for quality and its long history as a family-owned business that attracted him to the company. “ Everyone I spoke to was universally positive about the company, and the work it produces,” he said. “I am very proud to be a part of this very fine company and look forward to contributing to its continued growth.”