Pilgrim Home and Hearth promoted Doug Jenks to president of the 65–year-old iconic organization in June 2012. Jenks brings over 25 years of hearth-industry experience to the position. He joined Pilgrim six years ago, serving as vice president prior to his promotion.

His prior experience includes specialty hearth retailing, product development, international sales, and strategic market planning while working for Whitfield and Lennox Hearth Products, for 15 years, prior to joining Pilgrim. Jenks has actively supported the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association through the years and has served on numerous industry boards and association committees.

Jenks succeeds Gene Russell, past president of Pilgrim. Russell will be pursuing other opportunities outside the hearth industry while serving on Pilgrim’s advisory board.