Jim Kearns, executive director and CFO of Alsco Uniforms, recently was elected chair of the board of directors ofTRSA– the organization Strengthening the Linen, Uniform and Facility Services Industry.
Teijin Holdings USAPresidentJane Thomashas again been appointed to theInvestment Advisory Councilof the U.S. Department of Commerce. She will serve until 2024.
Spartanburg, S.C.-basedMilliken & Companyhas promotedDavid Smithto executive vice president and president of Milliken’s Textile Business. He replacesChad McAllisterwho has left the company.
Ulrich Reifenhäuser, chief sales officer of the Germany-basedReifenhäuser Group, recently was awarded the 2022 Georg Menges Prize at the 31st International Colloquium on Plastics Technology. The award recognizes those who have contributed outstanding service to the transfer of research results into industrial practice.
Web Industires Inc., Marlborough, Mass., has promotedKathrin Doyle Arenato vice president of human resources.
Matt O’Sickeyhas joined theAssociation of the Nonwovens Fabrics Industry (INDA), Cary, N.C., as director of Education and Technical Affairs. INDA also recently namedRyan Ragandirector of Membership and Industry Relations.
Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Inc., Ann Arbor, Mich., has contractedJeff Dortonto help the company develop innovative yarns and fabrics using its Dragon Silk™ spider silk fiber. Initial developments will be used bySpydasilk Enterprises, the company’s Singapore-based joint venture apparel brand.
Mayzo Inc., a specialty chemicals company based in Suwanee, Ga., has namedDoug Hartmandirector of sales and customer care. He replacesEduardo Padillawho was promoted to president of the company last year.
Elin Wengströmhas joinedColoreel, Stockholm, as vice president of marketing.
Cambridge, England-basedGlobal Inkjet Systems Ltd. (GIS), aNano Dimensiondivision, has announced that GIS Co-founderNick Geddeshas joined the executive team at Nano Dimension as senior chief technology officer.Steve Williamsonhas been promoted to GIS general manager.
The New York City-basedAmerican Down and Feather Council (ADFC), a division of the Home Fashion Products Association (HFPA), has namedBrett Rifechair. Rife is vice president of sales for Keeco LLC and succeeds former Chair Travis Stier.
Advanced Functional Fabrics of America Inc. (AFFOA), Cambridge, Mass., has announced the promotion ofMichelle Farringtonto chief technology officer. She will lead AFFOA’s integrated technology development team and is responsible for developing AFFOA’s technical strategy.
Steven Bethellof Bank and Vogue has joined the board of directors atAccelerating Circularity.
Conover, N.C.-basedNufabrx®has named former W.L. Gore & Associates CEODr. Jason Fieldboard member; andElise Donahue, former CEO of Airborne, South Beach Diet and co-founder of Prestige Brands, advisory board member.
Unifi Inc., Greensboro, N.C., has electedFrank Blaketo its board of directors.
Dearborn, Mich.-basedCarhartthas appointedSusan Hennike首席品牌官。她的报告President and CEO Linda Hubbard.
Chico’s FAS Inc., Fort Myers, Fla., has namedLeana Lesssenior vice president of marketing.
Tommy Brunohas joined Culp Inc., High Point, N.C., as executive vice president ofCulp Home Fashions. He replaces long-time employee Sandy Brown who is retiring at the end of the year. The company also named Teresa Huffman chief human resources officer; and promoted Forrest Buck to vice president of Information Technology.
Emilie Arel, president and CEO of Casper Sleep, has joined the board of directors atMacy’s Inc., New York City.
September/October 2022
