The Companion Group hired David Collins as a sales manager. Collins is managing key retail accounts, including department stores and housewares retailers such as Macy’s and Crate & Barrel.

Sarah Farrar, sales director, says, “David has experience as a manufacturer and a buyer, so he has the benefit of understanding both sides of the business. We are thrilled that he has joined us and see him as a huge asset to our team.”

In his free time, Collins operates a monthly underground private-dining pop-up that serves innovative California seasonal fusion food. “Prior to joining The Companion Group, I worked for an e-commerce technology startup, but wanted to get back into working more closely with product and the development process,” he says. “As an amateur cook, I have a passion for food and the tools that make cooking happen.”