Indianapolis - Apr 2, 2012 - Tieline America has hired John Lackness as vice president of sales, Americas. He will be responsible for promoting, instructing, and selling Tieline products to distributors and customers throughout the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. Lackness replaces MaryAnn Seidler, who is transitioning to a consulting role with the company.

Lackness began his broadcasting career as a DJ and radio engineer in Texas. He then transitioned into sales, including five years as sales manager for Marti Electronics. Most recently he was in charge of the Southwest region for distributor SCMS, where he sold products from more than 300 manufacturers.

Lackness can be reached at lackness@tieline.com or 317-845-8000 ext 118.