John Applegate Named a VIP Member of Worldwide Who's Who for Excellence in Business Solutions

    LOUISVILLE, KY, July 23, 2013 /24-7PressRelease/ -- John Applegate, President of Toshiba Business Solutions, was recently named a VIP member of Worldwide Who's Who. This special distinction honors individuals who have shown exceptional commitment to achieving personal and professional success.

Mr. Applegate, who has more than three decades of experience in the business world, has been the president of Toshiba Business Solutions for the past nine years. Mr. Applegate's firm, which is located in Louisville, Ky., specializes in business supplies, business equipment and print management solutions. In his leadership role with the firm, Mr. Applegate is responsible for all daily operations, including business development, strategic planning and client relations. He also handles profit-and-loss analysis and supervises his team of employees.

Prior to joining Toshiba Business Solutions, Mr. Applegate filled a number of key positions with other leading companies in the field, including serving as the vice president of Danka Imaging and the Tennessee marketplace president of IKON Office Solutions. He began his career as the owner and operator of Louisville Copy Products. During his long career, Mr. Applegate has earned a reputation for being a dynamic, knowledgeable business-solutions specialist who has special expertise in turnaround operations, asset management and process improvement.

Mr. Applegate entered the business solutions industry 31 years ago. Finding he had a knack for the field, he decided to make it a career. He attributes his success to his people skills, gift for communications and leadership qualities. In five years, he hopes to expand organically, increasing his acquisitions in the Chicago area.

Mr. Applegate attended the University of Kentucky. In addition to his professional dedication, Mr. Applegate believes strongly in giving back to the community. When he isn't busy developing business solutions for high-profile clients, he works closely with a number of nonprofit groups and organizations, including Board seats on the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, the WLKY Bell Awards and Jewish Hospital & St. Mary's Foundation.

For more information about Toshiba Business Solutions, visit www.tbs.toshiba.com.

About Worldwide Who's Who
With over 500,000 members representing every major industry, Worldwide Who's Who is a powerful networking resource that enables professionals to outshine their competition, in part through effective branding and marketing. Worldwide Who's Who employs similar public relations techniques to those utilized by Fortune 500 companies, making them cost-effective for members who seek to take advantage of its career enhancement and business advancement services.

Worldwide Who's Who membership provides individuals with a valuable third-party endorsement of their accomplishments, and gives them the tools needed to brand themselves and their businesses effectively. In addition to publishing biographies in print and electronic form, it offers an online networking platform where members can establish new professional relationships.

For more information, please visit http://www.worldwidewhoswho.com.

Contact:
Ellen Campbell
Director, Media Relations
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