RETAILOBSERVER.COM FEBRUARY 2016
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B U Y I N G G R O U P N E W S
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STEVEN
FARRELL
CHRIS
COMMINS
CHAD
EVANS
BRANDSOURCE ANNOUNCES
NEW APPOINTM ENTS TO
SALES AND MARKETING TEAM
B
randSource has added several new executives to its sales
and marketing team. Steven Farrell has been named Regional
Sales Manager for the Rocky Mountain and Northwest
regions and Chris Commins will serve as Regional Sales Manager
of the Pacific Rim and Pacific Southwest. Farrell and Commins will
focus on helping members in their respective areas drive sales and
profits through all BrandSource programs. They will also assist with
recruiting new members.
Farrell is based in Northern Utah and Commins resides in
Northern California. Both will report to Tom Bennett, president of
Brand Source, and Kevin Werner, lead regional manager.
"Steven will be an outstanding asset to our team," said Bennett.
"His experience and long-term relationships will help us drive
member value throughout the regions."
"Chris has been a leader in the furniture and mattress industry for
years and we're lucky to have him join us," he added.
Commins started his career in the furniture and bedding industry
nearly 20 years ago. He has held sales and management positions
at Sealy, E.S. Kluft, Kingsdown and Reverie.
In addition, Chad Evans has been promoted to Director of
Merchandising and will be responsible for managing all BrandSource
vendor relationships as well as vendor/dealer programs, with a
specific focus on helping members improve merchandising efforts
for increased profitability. Previously, Chad was Regional Manager
for the Northwest and Rocky Mountains. Evans will report to John
White, chief marketing officer and executive VP of Appliances.
"Chad has a strong record of success and has excelled in
managing solid and mutually beneficial relationships with colleagues
and peers," said White. "He also has a strong sense of integrity and
reliability, making him perfect for the position."
