SonoSite Inc, a specialist in hand-carried ultrasound for the point-of-care, has named James N. Branman as the VP, US Sales, and appointed him to its executive committee.

Branman has served as the director of US Sales at SonoSite since 2001. He has worked for 18 years in sales and sales management in the medical technology industry, starting his career as an ultrasound sales representative.

In his new position, Branman will oversee 6 regions and more than 100 direct sales consultants and clinical specialists.

At SonoSite he received the Chairman’s Award and was named to the President’s Club for four consecutive years for sales achievement.