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29-APR-2003, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tripod Data Systems appoints Joe Binder as regional sales manager
Binder brings experience and existing relationships with dealers and customers in the Western and Central regions
Contacts:
Amy Urban Tripod Data Systems 541-753-9322 amyu@tdsway.com
Julia Oliver Sanda Communications 503-445-2400 jo@sandacom.com
Corvallis, Ore.—April 29, 2003—Tripod Data Systems (TDS) announced today it has appointed Joe Binder as regional sales manager for the Western and Central regions. Binder's appointment fills the position vacated by Tom Stevens' promotion to national sales manager. Binder will report directly to Stevens.
"Many of our dealers in these regions already know Joe from his years of working in the area for Topcon and Cyra," said Stevens. "He's been in the business for more than 14 years, and he brings our dealers and customers the benefits of that experience."
Binder comes to TDS with experience at both Topcon and Cyra, having served as the Central region sales manager for each company. He studied economics at the University of Colorado.
Binder will be based in Denver. He can be reached at (303) 791-5012 or by e-mail at JoeB@tdsway.com.
Tripod Data Systems (TDS) develops hardware and software for mobile computing applications. TDS produces rugged handheld computers for extreme outdoor and industrial environments, software for land surveying and construction applications, and GIS systems for field data collection and automation. TDS software has been the number one choice of surveyors since 1995-more surveyors use Survey Pro software than all other competitors' software combined.¹
TDS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB). The company is headquartered in Corvallis, Ore., and was founded in 1987. For more information about TDS, visit http://www.tdsway.com/handhelds, email handhelds@tdsway.com or call 541-752-9000.
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