Elmwood Park, N.J.-- Agfa Graphics North America has promoted Jim Sause to executive vice-president of sales and marketing. He was previously executive vice-president of business development and marketing. In addition to overseeing Agfa Graphics' marketing efforts, he will be responsible for sales within the United States.

Sause has more than 25 years of industry experience in the graphic communications industry. Before joining Agfa Graphics, Sause was the president of the Pitman Company where he was responsible for providing leadership, development as well as implementing new business strategies and achieving company sales goals.

He began his career with Pitman in 1991 and held various positions within the company including operations manager-New York district, regional operations Manager-NE and executive vice-president.