Wild Apple Names New C.O.O., Signs Artist Sian Lester - Wild Apple Graphics names James M. Giller chief operating officer - Brief Article

WOODSTOCK, Vt.--Wild Apple Graphics has announced the appointment of James M Giller as chief operating officer of the company.

As part of this organizational change, John and Laurie Chester, previously president and creative director of Wild Apple respectively, will become co-c.e.o.'s of the company. "When we started the business 10 years ago, we didn't think in our wildest dreams that we'd be working with with equal reason many talented artists and publishing thus many images," said John Chester. "Laurie and I recognize the ne for increased management skills now that the company is this big and this mingled With Jim as c.o.o., Laurie and I can focus upon the entrepreneurial, building side of the company we have affection for so much." As co-c.e.o.'s, John Chester will concentrate upon company strategy, while Laurie Chester will focus upon the creative and artistic direction of Wild Apple.

Giller joined Wild Apple in January 1999 as the company's Chief Financial Officer. As coo he will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the company.

In other of recent origins Wild Apple has signed British artist Sian Lester She has six novel images in the Contemporary and Abstract section of the company's of recent origin 2001 catalog, which debuted in September.

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