Brian Slack | Submitted photo

Jan/san buying and marketing group, Pro-Link Inc., has promoted Brian Slack to president and chief operations officer of the company. He most recently served as vice president of sales.

Before joining Pro-Link in 2008, Slack held vice president postions with Minuteman International, Flo-Pac Corporation, Carlisle Sanitary Maintenance Products and Harvard Chemical Research.

"Brian has made a significant contribution to Pro-Link, growing both our distributor network and strategic accounts," says Richard Casey, company chairman. "We are confident that Brian has the right stuff to lead us into the future. He is fully committed to making sure that Pro-Link and its members continue to grow and thrive."

Slack is taking over the president role from Paul Lemieux who has served as president and chief executive officer of Pro-Link since 2005. Lemieux will continue as Pro-Link’s CEO.

"I look forward to helping Pro-Link and its members continue to grow and prosper," says Brian Slack. "We have a solid strategic plan, outstanding members, supportive suppliers and talented staff. Furthermore, I am excited at the opportunity to serve the group in my new role, and am delighted to be part of Pro-Link's future."