SCRANTON, PA – Arlington Industries has announced the promotion of Jim Cortese to
the position of National Sales Manager.
In his new role Jim will be responsible for all sales activities in the domestic US electrical
wholesaling market, including new product introductions. He will serve as Arlington’s liaison
with National buying groups and accounts. He will also manage Arlington’s Regional Sales
Management team.
Mr. Cortese has worked for Arlington since July, 1979. Most recently he was Arlington’s
Customer Service Manager. Jim brings to his new position a wealth of product knowledge across
all of Arlington’s lines.
Jim and his wife, Jacqueline, reside in the Scranton, Pennsylvania area.
Jim replaces long time National Sales Manager, Don Ambrose, who will now serve Arlington as
Director of Sales & Marketing.
Jim Cortese may be contacted via email at: jcortese@aifittings.com
Betty (Elizabeth) Stark, wife of the late Tom Stark, president of Arlington, is now
Chairman of the Board.
Ray Barnes, CFO for Arlington was named Vice president and Treasurer of the
corporation.
Headquartered in Scranton, PA, Arlington is a leading manufacturer of traditional
metallic and non-metallic fittings and connectors – and an industry leader in the development of
unique and innovative electrical and communications products.
