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Frederick businessman builds national name in computers
A Frederick entrepreneur, Mark Ismach, started Distribution Plus in 1983 and grew it into a multimillion dollar computer distributor. The firm, based in Frederick with 120 employees, serves 31,000 customers across North America. Ismach became a well known figure through aggressive advertising, bold promotions, and a high profile at Comdex in Atlanta in 1986. His strategy emphasizes efficiency and friendly competition, with a focus on a strong advertising presence and a robust internal operations setup.
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Mark Ismach
Gov. Thomas Johnson High
Frederick
U.S
Walkersville
Atlanta
Booth
Jackson Pollock
Johnson
New Mexico
Distribution Plus
Ismach
IBM
Mr. Ismach
Grove Road
Interstate 70
North America
Northern Telecom
Frederick County