Mr. Hines brings over 20 years of executive leadership experience to Gradient. His experience includes sales, CRM, and technical-service management responsibilities. Mr. Hines most recently served as vice president of sales at Equity Methods, a leader in the development of both consultative and software solutions. Prior to his employment at Equity Methods, Mr. Hines served as the vice president of sales and marketing for the Southwest District at IKON Office Solutions, a Fortune 500 company. Additionally, Mr. Hines was responsible for the development and growth of new markets, contiguous acquisitions, and operational excellence that represented over $500 million dollars in annual revenue. He also served as vice president of client services for IKON for the Northeast Region.