Popular on TelAve
- Century Fasteners Corp. Exhibiting at the 2025 International Paris Air Show
- Pregis Empowers Foam-in-Place Customers to Fight Water Insecurity with Inspyre Film
- Fusion Marketing Group Celebrates 15 Years of Transforming Healthcare Recruitment Marketing
- Western Carolina Emergency Network Accepts 2025 ReadyCommunities Partnership/CCROA National Service Award for Collaboration to Augment Local Response
- Experience Trembling Firsthand with the New AgeMan® Tremor Simulator
- Kaplan Morrell Applauds Passage of Landmark Workers' Compensation Reform in Colorado
- Shelter Structures America Appoints Shannon Heller as New Inventory Manager, Bolstering Operational Excellence in the Commercial Tent Industry
- Zareef Hamid Analyzes How AI is Redefining Financial Services
- L2uMA Outreach Program to Support Mobile Healthcare Expansion for 65+ Population
- $3.9M Q1 2025 Revenue Following $39M in Cybersecurity Contracts for Education and Transportation Sectors: Cycurion, Inc
Similar on TelAve
- Bio-Inspired Technology-Dynamic and Adaptable for unknown real-world environments
- $12.8 Million Net Revenue for 2024 for Cloud-Based Crowdsourcing Recruitment and SaaS-Enabled HR Solutions Provider: Baiya International Group Inc
- Hire Virtue Announces Executive Sponsorship Opportunity for Houston Hiring Blitz & Job Fair on August 6, 2025
- Plan to Launch Silo Technologies' Cybersecurity Pilot Program for Ultimate Nationwide Deployment via Exclusive Partnership: Stock Symbol: BULT
- Franco Polished Plaster Celebrates 35 Years of Bringing Walls to Life in the UK
- Make Innovation Matter: Support H.R.1's R&D Expensing Relief for American Small Businesses
- Agreement to Supply US-Based Defense Provider with Thin-Film Solar Tech for Orbital Application; Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. (N A S D A Q: ASTI)
- databahn Launches GenAI Sales Intelligence Platform to Revolutionize Fortune 500 and Global 2000 Account Research
- Ascent Solar Technologies Enters Collaborative Agreement Notice with NASA to Advance Development of Thin-Film PV Power Beaming Capabilities: ASTI
- VoodooSoft Unveils SiriusLLM: The World's First ChatGPT-Like AI Malware Detection Engine
Ansys Elite Channel Partner and Stratasys Diamond Channel Partner, PADT Announces Jim Sanford as Vice President of Sales & Support
TelAve News/10669173
Sanford Brings a Wide Range of High-Profile Leadership Experience Across Technology and Aerospace and Defense Sectors to his New Position
TEMPE, Ariz. - TelAve -- PADT, a globally recognized provider of numerical simulation, product development, and 3D printing products and services, today announced the addition of Jim Sanford as vice president of the company's Sales & Support department. In his new position, Sanford is responsible for leading the increase of sales and customer support for a range of best-in-class simulation and additive manufacturing solutions. Sanford reports to Ward Rand, co-founder and principal, PADT.
"In the last few years, PADT has expanded across the Southwest, adding new expertise and technologies to our product and service offerings," said Rand. "Jim is a valuable addition to the team and will be instrumental in sustaining PADT's growth across the region. His leadership, experience, and knowledge of the industry will allow us to increase the pace of expansion and bring our solutions to serve new and existing customers in deeper and more impactful ways to their businesses."
After a comprehensive search, Sanford proved to be the most experienced and capable leader to take on the vice president role. He will focus on providing visionary guidance, strategy, and tactical direction to the department. His responsibilities include refining the company's sales team structure, recruiting, hiring, training, managing for profitable growth, and leading the support team to ensure an optimal customer experience for their use of Ansys, Stratasys, and Flownex products.
More on TelAve News
Prior to joining PADT, Sanford held business development and engineering positions in a diverse range of aerospace and defense, modeling and simulation, and software companies. His 30-year career span includes executive leadership roles at Siemens, MSC, and Dassault. Most recently he served as the VP for NextLabs Inc., a leading provider of policy-driven information risk management software for large enterprises, and the VP of Business Development for Long Range Services, where he was engaged in the development and testing of various classified items for the U.S. Department of Defense. He holds a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Arizona, with emphasis in materials science and physics.
"PADT is a well-respected brand well-known for its product knowledge, customer-centric approach, and expertise," said Sanford. "My career has been defined by my ability to take technology-focused companies to the next level of success, and I'm thrilled to join PADT and help continue its expansion by supporting highly innovative customers."
PADT currently sells and supports the entire Ansys product line in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, and Utah as an Ansys Elite Channel Partner. They also represent all Stratasys products in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, and Utah as a Diamond Channel Partner and are the North American distributor for Flownex.
More on TelAve News
To learn more about Sanford and PADT's products and services, please visit https://www.padtinc.com/products.
About PADT
PADT is an engineering product and services company that focuses on helping customers who develop physical products by providing Numerical Simulation, Product Development, and 3D Printing solutions. PADT's worldwide reputation for technical excellence and experienced staff is based on its proven record of building long-term win-win partnerships with vendors and customers. Since its establishment in 1994, companies have relied on PADT because "We Make Innovation Work." With over 90 employees, PADT services customers from its headquarters at the Arizona State University Research Park in Tempe, Arizona, and from offices in Torrance, California, Littleton, Colorado, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Austin, Texas, and Murray, Utah, as well as through staff members located around the country. More information on PADT can be found at www.PADTINC.com.
"In the last few years, PADT has expanded across the Southwest, adding new expertise and technologies to our product and service offerings," said Rand. "Jim is a valuable addition to the team and will be instrumental in sustaining PADT's growth across the region. His leadership, experience, and knowledge of the industry will allow us to increase the pace of expansion and bring our solutions to serve new and existing customers in deeper and more impactful ways to their businesses."
After a comprehensive search, Sanford proved to be the most experienced and capable leader to take on the vice president role. He will focus on providing visionary guidance, strategy, and tactical direction to the department. His responsibilities include refining the company's sales team structure, recruiting, hiring, training, managing for profitable growth, and leading the support team to ensure an optimal customer experience for their use of Ansys, Stratasys, and Flownex products.
More on TelAve News
- $12.8 Million Net Revenue for 2024 for Cloud-Based Crowdsourcing Recruitment and SaaS-Enabled HR Solutions Provider: Baiya International Group Inc
- Hire Virtue Announces Executive Sponsorship Opportunity for Houston Hiring Blitz & Job Fair on August 6, 2025
- Inked & Maxim Model Teisha Mechetti Turns Heads—And Builds Community Impact
- Plan to Launch Silo Technologies' Cybersecurity Pilot Program for Ultimate Nationwide Deployment via Exclusive Partnership: Stock Symbol: BULT
- Robert Michael & Co. Real Estate Team Celebrates Industry Recognition and Showcases Premier Central Florida Listings
Prior to joining PADT, Sanford held business development and engineering positions in a diverse range of aerospace and defense, modeling and simulation, and software companies. His 30-year career span includes executive leadership roles at Siemens, MSC, and Dassault. Most recently he served as the VP for NextLabs Inc., a leading provider of policy-driven information risk management software for large enterprises, and the VP of Business Development for Long Range Services, where he was engaged in the development and testing of various classified items for the U.S. Department of Defense. He holds a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Arizona, with emphasis in materials science and physics.
"PADT is a well-respected brand well-known for its product knowledge, customer-centric approach, and expertise," said Sanford. "My career has been defined by my ability to take technology-focused companies to the next level of success, and I'm thrilled to join PADT and help continue its expansion by supporting highly innovative customers."
PADT currently sells and supports the entire Ansys product line in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, and Utah as an Ansys Elite Channel Partner. They also represent all Stratasys products in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, and Utah as a Diamond Channel Partner and are the North American distributor for Flownex.
More on TelAve News
- AI-Based Neurotoxin Countermeasure Initiative Launched to Address Emerging National Security Needs: Renovaro, Inc. (N A S D A Q: RENB)
- The Naturist World Just Shifted — NaturismRE Ignites a Global Resurgence
- Ace8 Launches Cutting-Edge Observability Service to Empower Modern IT Operations
- AceMQ Unveils Advanced Containerization Solutions to Accelerate Digital Transformation
- $796,000 in Q2 Revenue Marks Highest Earnings to Date on 3 Trailing Quarters of Profitability in Multi-Billion Homebuilding Sector: Stock Symbol: IVDN
To learn more about Sanford and PADT's products and services, please visit https://www.padtinc.com/products.
About PADT
PADT is an engineering product and services company that focuses on helping customers who develop physical products by providing Numerical Simulation, Product Development, and 3D Printing solutions. PADT's worldwide reputation for technical excellence and experienced staff is based on its proven record of building long-term win-win partnerships with vendors and customers. Since its establishment in 1994, companies have relied on PADT because "We Make Innovation Work." With over 90 employees, PADT services customers from its headquarters at the Arizona State University Research Park in Tempe, Arizona, and from offices in Torrance, California, Littleton, Colorado, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Austin, Texas, and Murray, Utah, as well as through staff members located around the country. More information on PADT can be found at www.PADTINC.com.
Source: PADT, Inc.
0 Comments
Latest on TelAve News
- Colorado Scenthound Locations Partner with Humane Colorado to Give Adopted Dogs a "Clean Start"
- Endoacustica Europe Unveils iPhone 13 Pro Max Spy Phone—Pure Hardware, Zero Software Changes
- Suzanne Harp named Managing Director in Texas, USA
- $10 Million Acquisition of GXR World Sports Assets Energizes Global Launch of Sports.com Super App by Online Lottery-Sports Game Provider: Lottery.com
- Shop American Made Goods: New Online Marketplace My American Goods Curates the Best of U.S. Made
- Investor Spotlight: Cycurion, Inc. (N A S D A Q: CYCU) Secures $69M in Contracts Amid Surging Demand for AI-Powered Cybersecurity Solutions
- $328 Million Global Stroke Rehab Market Opportunity Awaits AI Telehealth Leader Following Selection for NIH Funded Phase 3 Clinical Study: VSee Health
- Ascent Solar Technologies Enters Collaborative Agreement Notice with NASA to Advance Development of Thin-Film PV Power Beaming Capabilities: ASTI
- VoodooSoft Unveils SiriusLLM: The World's First ChatGPT-Like AI Malware Detection Engine
- This Ain't Press. This Is Pressure — Star Command by RansomXX is Out Now
- An Exclusive VIP Reception Honoring Vocal Prodigy Alliana Lili Yang's Remarkable Achievements and Magazine Cover Spotlight
- Joyce Carol Oates Returns to Hard Case Crime With DOUBLE TROUBLE
- New AI Academy Helps Therapists Embrace Tech Without Losing Their Humanity
- IQSTEL Surges Toward $400M Run Rate with $101.5M in Revenue—Reinforces Billion-Dollar Vision Backed by Fintech, AI, and Cybersecurity
- Alpha Modus Files 7th IP Action Against Rackspace Following $3M CEO Investment and Strategic Partnership Expansion
- Mortgage Rates And Demand Are Stuck In A Holding Pattern
- Coker Completes Acquisition of Healthcare Cost Solutions, a Leading Expert in Technology-Enabled Compliance Services
- Keepy Uppy™ by Ollyball Wins Prestigious 2025 Influencer Award from Clamour & The Toy Association; Announces Fall 2025 Launch at Target Stores
- K2 Integrity's U.S. and EMEA Teams Recognized in Chambers and Partners 2025 Guides
- A rare chance to own a multi-family property in the heart of Bay Ridge