ALLEN GANT III HAS BEEN NAMED Casual Market manager for Glen Raven Custom Fabrics, responsible for the casual-furniture market and the specialty-outdoor segment. Suzie Roberts, vice president of sales for Glen Raven Custom Fabrics, says, “Allen has been an important part of our team, helping to grow the outdoor-specialty segment. He has a proven record of innovative thinking and being able to find the white space in the marketplace. Allen’s leadership will be crucial in merchandising, marketing, and product support for the outdoor-furniture market.”

Gant joined Glen Raven in 2008 and was most recently the specialty accounts manager for custom fabrics. Over the years, Gant has held roles in both new-business and product-development arenas, including the launch of the Sunbrella®kiosk program.

“My career with Glen Raven has been filled with exciting challenges,” Gant says. “I am honored to join and lead this team of incredibly knowledgeable sales managers, but most of all, I look forward to working with and getting to know our customers in this market space.”

Innovation and creativity, Gant says, are more important than ever as consumer demands grow in this ever-evolving industry. “Consumers want their outdoor spaces to be as beautiful and comfortable as any other rooms in their homes,” he explains. “We’re committed to meeting that need, not only by delivering beautiful, high-performance fabrics, but also by working with our casual-furniture partners to support the innovation, design expertise, and exceptional service they bring to the marketplace. There is a lot of good momentum in this industry, and I’m looking forward to tapping into the potential.”