Network Services Co., Schaumburg, Ill., announces the promotion of Kevin Rudd to the position of Chief Sales and Marketing Officer effective January 1, 2012.

Rudd joined NETWORK in 2004, and has held positions with increasing degrees of responsibility. In his new role, Rudd will have overall responsibility for sales, customer service, and marketing. He will lead our efforts in targeting and selling new NETWORK corporate accounts, growing our base business, and building the NETWORK organization’s core competencies to serve our markets effectively.

“Kevin’s contributions to NETWORK are numerous,” said Robert Mitchum, Chief Executive Officer. “His career- long background in sales and marketing, and the leadership he has shown in those areas during his tenure with NETWORK qualify Kevin well for this position. I congratulate him on his promotion, and I look forward to working with him to drive the progress of NETWORK.”