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Our Leadership Team
Larry Zavadil, Chairman of the Board/CEO
Larry founded American Solutions for Business in 1981 and has been the heart and soul of the company since its launch. Even though the company is now employee-owned, Zavadil serves as an integral part of the Leadership Team, adding value and helping to grow sales. His focus is on communicating and enhancing the relationship with American’s three customers (sales associates, vendors and end-users) by identifying new opportunities that will advance the company well into the future.
Steve Hagstrom, Vice President - Finance
Steve joined the Leadership Team in 2009 and brings 20 years of financial management experience to American. He previously worked as Vice President of Finance and Administration for a leading healthcare information system provider. Steve holds a degree in Business Administration and Accounting.
Justin Zavadil,
Vice President - Sales/Vendor Relations
Justin works to maintain a focus on American’s Partners for Progress (PFP) vendor program and make improvements that will bring value to sales associates and vendors alike. He is a graduate of the University of Minnesota and has experience in sales and commercial real estate development.
John (JP) Shea,
Sales Coordinator
JP works with prospective and new American Associates as they transition into our Sales Force. He helps make decisions that will positively impact the future of the company. JP has over 25 years of experience in sales and has been with the company since 1995.
Faye Bosek, Director - Customer Service
Faye has been with the Company for over 14 years in a variety of Customer Service and Information Technology positions, providing her with industry experience and knowledge of the Company’s sales associates and related internal systems and processes.
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Bob Fiala,
Vice President - Operations
Bob joined the Leadership Team in 2010 with extensive experience spanning over 30 years in the print industry, specializing in operations, system development, major account management and sales management. He is a Certified Forms Consultant and holds a degree in Visual Communications from Bowling Green State University. Bob directs the development of operating processes, procedures and systems to meet the growing demands of the organization.
Todd Schroeder,
Vice President -
Information Technology
Todd joined American in the last quarter of 2009. He was with Smead Manufacturing Company for over 7 years, serving as a Systems Development Manager. He is responsible for providing overall direction and leadership related to the administration, implementation and support of information technology resources that are utilized by American Solutions for Business. In addition, he is accountable for the financial and operational performance of the Information Services Department including oversight of IS Team Members and selected business partners.
Wayne Martin,
Vice President
Wayne develops and promotes American's healthcare program. He has over 20 years of experience in the industry and has been with American since 2000.
Sam Triplett, Vice President - Human Resources
Sam Triplett, Director of Human Resources has over 30 years of experience in HR. Sam joined the American Team in 1996, after several years in specialist and generalist positions with Fortune 500 companies. Along with providing traditional HR functions, Sam and her Team work to develop and maintain American’s unique culture, and work collaboratively with American’s Leadership Team to ensure that American has the talent, people strategies, processes, and work environments needed to drive business results.
Faith Anderson, Director – Marketing
Faith holds a bachelor’s degree in education and a minor in English from the University of Minnesota. She joined the company in 1993 after working as a teacher in the public school system and a graphic designer/writer for a local newspaper. American's Marketing Department provides marketing support and creative initiatives which enhance American's image and promote awareness of the resources and marketing tools available to our Sales Associates.
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