Jim Fetherston joins Walsworth as Vice President of Commercial Sales

Walsworth, a leading provider of print and print related services, today announced that Jim Fetherston has joined the company as Vice President of Commercial Sales, reporting to Jim Mead, Chief Operating Officer. In this position, Fetherston will lead Walsworth’s commercial sales force and marketing efforts.

"Jim is an industry veteran and an exceptional sales & marketing leader with an outstanding track record of success,” Mead said. ““His proven ability to develop winning sales strategies and recruit top talent will enable Walsworth to build on its solid momentum of growth."

Jim most recently has served as Chief Sales and Marketing Officer of Hess Print Solutions, where he had responsibility for managing the national sales organization, marketing and developing corporate accounts. He was also a longtime VP of Sales at RR Donnelley and President of Color Graphics, an Atlanta sheet fed printer.

"Customers are looking to partner with companies that are financially healthy, innovative and continue to invest to bring the best solutions to market in these tough economic times,” Fetherston said. "Walsworth’s commitment to the industry is second to none."

Originally from Detroit, Michigan, he has a bachelor degree in business from the University of Michigan. He and his wife Sherri will be relocating to the Marceline area in the near future.