AMERICAN DAWN HIRES LANDRY AS DIRECTOR OF GLOBAL SOLUTIONS
With 26 years of experience, Landry is the former chief operating officer of Regent Manufacturing, plus served stints at Red Kap and Cintas.
“We intend to leverage Jeff’s formidable talents in global sourcing and manufacturing, as well as his knowledge of core apparel lines and private label programs, to support our major growth objectives,” says Vyto Tozer, ADI executive vice president.
To support its targeted growth initiative, ADI has also formed an Executive Supply Chain Committee, which will coordinate vertical manufacturing operations with international contractors through a central quality and cost management group.
VENUS GROUP PROMOTES LOITZ TO SENIOR VP OF INSTITUTION DIVISION
Loitz, a 33-year industry veteran, has been with Venus for the last 16 years, with responsibilities for the National Account program, advertising, and special projects, as well as managing a growing sales territory in the Western United States.
He began his career with Morgan Services, Los Angeles, in 1980. He then worked for Mission Linen and National Linen before joining the supplier ranks, where he spent seven years with Penn State Textile. He joined Venus Group as a territory sales manager in 1997.
GURTLER ADDS MCLAREN, DELGADO, HEAGEN TO STAFF
Kevin McLaren has joined the company as scientist in the research and development department, reporting to Steven Tinker, vice president of research & development and marketing. McLaren is responsible for new product development and testing.
He previously was the director of laboratories for Dober Chemical’s Commercial Laundry Group, where he was responsible for its research and development programs, including product development, technical services, regulatory services and more.
McLaren, who has a bachelor of science degree in microbiology from Southern Illinois University, has authored numerous articles published in industry trade magazines, and holds two patents.
Rick Delgado has joined Gurtler as its manager of market development in the U.S. Southwest. Delgado brings with him 31 years of laundry industry experience.
Brian Heagen is the new manager of market development in the New Jersey and New York areas. Heagen has a marketing degree from William Paterson University.
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