David Johnson Jr.has joined Atlanta-basedHamilton Internationalas sales director.
Kent Fountainwas reelected as chairman of theNational Cotton Council (NCC), Memphis, Tenn., for 2021, andTed Schneiderwas reelected vice chairman. The following people were reelected to serve as NCC vice presidents:Jordan Lea;Robin Perkins;Kirk Gilkey;Kevin Brinkley; andRobert Lacy Jr.Jay Cowartis a newly elected NCC vice president.Barry Evanswas reelected as secretary-treasurer. The following people were reelcted as NCC staff officers:Gary Adams, president and CEO;Marjory Walker，理事会业务副总裁；Jody Campiche, vice president, Economics and Policy Analysis;Reece Langley, vice president, Washington Operations;John Gibson, vice president, Member Services; andHarrison Ashley, vice president, Ginner Services. Newly elected NCC staff officers includeDon Parker, vice president, Technical Services; andTas Smith, vice president, Producer Affairs.
Benji Bagwellhas joined Spartanburg, S.C.-basedMilliken & Company’s Textile Division as vice president of sales and marketing for the specialty interiors business.
Steve Rooney, CEO of Continental Structural Plastics, a Teijin Group company based in Auburn Hills, Mich., was promoted to general manager of the Composites business unit ofTeijin Ltd., Tokyo. Rooney reports toAkimoto Uchikawa, the newly named president of Teijin’s Materials Business.
American Textile Co., Duquesne, Pa., has namedKarl Herlemansenior vice president of Information Technology.
Jones Family of Companies, Humboldt, Tenn., has promotedDennis St. Louisto vice president of sales, Bedding and Furniture channel; and hiredMike Jewellas senior vice president of operations, andAnthony Ladoas human resources director/HR leader – Talent Acquisition.
PVH Corp., New York City, namedStefan LarssonCEO.
Portland, Ore.-basedColumbia Sportswear Co.has appointedSkip Potterexecutive vice president, chief digital information officer, effective April 1, 2021. The company also namedTim Sheerin美国哥伦比亚品牌美国销售高级副总裁。此外，该公司任命的公司董事会John Culverto serve as a director and member of its Compensation Committee.
The board of directors at Greensboro, N.C.-basedUnifi Inc.has electedEmma Battleto the board. She is president and CEO of business services company MarketVigor, and CEO of public charity Higher Ed Works.
Ben Talbertrecently launched an industrial recruiting firm namedBetter Than Found. The company specializes in nationwide professional and executive recruiting across the manufacturing, engineering and construction sectors for companies in the Upstate of South Carolina and throughout the Southeast.
MMI Textiles Inc., Westlake, Ohio, recently hiredKathleen Stevensas CFO. The company also promotedDebbie Grant给参谋长Nick Riverato COO,Geoffrey Senko业务主管德velopment, andJoshua Slackto supply chain manager.
Winston-Salem, N.C.-basedHanesBrandsand namedJoe Cavaliereto the newly created role of group president, global innerwear. The appointment follows the retirement of霍华德·乌普奇（Howard Upchurch）, group president, innerwear Americas, after 34 years with the company.
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