December 17, 2007

Seattle – Spider, a division of SafeWorks, LLC recently hired James Ferland as District Sales Representative for the Chicago operation center.

In this position, James is responsible for solving contractors’ suspended access and safety challenges in the Chicago area.

Throughout his career, James has held a variety of sales roles in Chicago's construction market. As a sales representative for Mittal Steel, he was credited with strengthening customer relationships and profitably delivering on sales objectives. In his most recent position as account manager with Hilti, a premier supplier of construction tools and supplies, James successfully sold, serviced and promoted its complete mechanical and electrical product lines.

"For sixty years, Spider has sought to meet our customers’ needs in every way possible," said John Sotiroff, Vice President, Sales and Distribution. "James' familiarity with Chicago's construction market combined with the support of our outstanding Chicago operations team mean our customers in that region will continue to receive the highest quality products and services we have to offer."