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Draughon joins STL Print Email
Sunday, 25 June 2006 08:00 PM America/New_York

Send the Light Inc. (STL) has announced that Terry Draughon has joined its sales team as vice president of Christian markets. In this role, Draughon will present STL products to the Christian chains and catalog-makers, including Family Christian Stores, LifeWay, Cokesbury, Mardel, Christian Book Distributors and Berean.

Draughon comes to STL with more than 25 years of sales and management experience in the Christian publishing industry, primarily with Thomas Nelson Inc.

Keith Danby, group CEO of STL, said: “I cannot tell you how pleased I am (Terry) is joining the STL family, and I believe (he) will make a very valuable contribution to our business ministry, not only in the U.S., but also globally.”

“Terry brings a new level of professionalism and expertise to STL and we are fortunate to have him as part of our team,” said Dave Sheets, senior vice president of sales.

Draughon replaces David Troutman who has resigned to pursue other opportunities.