Agio-USA recently promoted Barb Hunter to the position of vice president, national accounts. Bob Gaylord, president of Agio-USA, says, “Barb has successfully worked with countless retailers, and her accomplishments have truly been outstanding. In recent years, Barb has headed our company’s efforts with some of our largest national accounts.”

Hunter says, “Throughout my career, I’ve admired Agio-USA for being a leader in outdoor furniture. Working with Agio for the past 10 years in various retail channels—specialty, mass, and clubs—has been an incredible experience and provided tremendous growth opportunities. This new position allows Agio-USA to provide the highest level of value to our customers.”

An industry veteran, Hunter has more than 35 years’ experience in the outdoor sector, working with companies such as Sunbeam Outdoor Products and Wellington Home Products. She will continue to focus on Sam’s Club and Walmart Corp. (domestic and international divisions). Hunter will work, as before, in the Agio-USA office in Gallatin, Tennessee.

Outside work, Hunter enjoys reading, gardening, and spending time with her grandchildren. She is also passionate about serving on the board of the Kristen Kay Hunter Memorial Scholarship Foundation. This nonprofit organization was created in 2009 in memory of Hunter’s 11–year-old granddaughter, who died of complications of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection. The foundation awards scholarships to high-school seniors pursuing careers in education