Expert in Reverse Logistics & Aftermarket Services Industry tapped for SIA Board of Directors

For Immediate Release

PHILADELPHIA/EWORLDWIRE/Jan. 20, 2012 --- Michael R. Blumberg, CMC and President of Blumberg Advisory Group (http://www.blumberg-advisor.com), is named to The Service Industry Association (SIA) Board of Directors.

"We are very excited to announce Michael R. Blumberg as our newest member of the SIA Board of Directors. Over the past 20 years, Michael has made presentations at SIA Annual Executive Summits, led an executive roundtable, participated in numerous other round tables, and conducted benchmarking surveys in helping SIA members to grow professionally and personally," said Randall Parks, SIA president, in announcing the appointment.

Blumberg remarked, "I am honored to have been asked to serve on the SIA Board of Directors. SIA has been instrumental in my professional development, and I have benefited greatly from my association and involvement with an outstanding group of service business professionals that are willing to give and share of themselves."

Blumberg, who is actively involved in bringing new members to SIA in his current Membership Chairman post, explained that, "Our goal is to grow membership and expand member diversity by bringing in OEMs, third-party logistics providers, and distributors to ensure we have content that is strategic in nature and appeals to a wide audience."

"The industry needs more open forums for exchanging ideas and transferring knowledge about key trends and opportunities. SIA is a leader in this regard with an open environment where all our members are equal and can exchange ideas freely. It is also does this in a collegial and collaborative environment. We just need more of this industry wide," explained Blumberg.

The SIA founded in 1985, is the leading trade association for companies engaged in the repair of electronic hardware and those that support the high tech service industry. The Mission of Service Industry Association is to create a forum where service partnerships naturally evolve and serve as a forum where every member can enhance their business and to take collective action for the betterment of the industry whenever necessary.

Companies are engaged in the repair of electronic hardware or among those that support the high tech service industry including hardware OEMs, independent service providers, consultants, software companies, and logistical support companies, check out the SIA website at http://www.servicenetwork.org/. To discuss becoming a member, contact Michael Blumberg directly at 855- 643-9060 Ext. 703.

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CONTACT:
R. Michael Blumberg
Blumberg Advisory Group
500 Corporate Center Dr Ste 400
Ft. Washington, PA 19034
PHONE. 855-643-9060 Ext 703
EMAIL: michaelb@blumberg.com
http://www.blumberg-advisor.com

SOURCE: Blumberg Advisory Group