Sandream Appoints Amy Vanhook Senior Account Manager, Midwest

Jul 9th, 2021

Jacquelyn Schlabach

Sandream Specialties

Amy Vanhook brings technical knowledge and recognized success across multiple areas of expertise.

Amy Vanhook brings technical knowledge and recognized success across multiple areas of expertise.

Sandream has appointed Amy VanHook as the new senior account manager covering the Midwest region.

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Vanhook brings technical knowledge and recognized success across multiple areas of expertise including account management, customer care and procurement.

Kristen Presti, president of Sandream Specialtie, said: "We are excited for Amy to drive growth for our Personal Care & Cosmetics business in the Midwest. Amy will utilize her business knowledge and personal skills to drive Sandream’s organic growth and business development initiatives.”

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