"We are extremely pleased to welcome Bill to our organization. With his knowledge, experience and vast network of string sales people and customers, he is exactly the person we need to fulfill our growth vision both today and in the future," said Bahl.

Boyle responded by saying, "I have been watching Sierra with interest for some time now. With all of the challenges facing our industry today, it is a welcome relief and pleasure to see a company aggressively growing as Sierra has been in the past few years."