EAST HANOVER, NJ - Mike Runnells has joined Foremost Groups Inc as its new national sales manager for the Outdoor Division – Specialty Channel.

As national sales manager (Outdoor Division), Mike will be directly responsible for developing and implementing the Veranda Classics sales programs, management of the sales force, and servicing a nationwide specialty customer base. He will create, expand, and enhance training and development tools and programs at the retail level and coordinate closely the customer needs with the PD&D department.

Mike comes to Foremost Groups with over 40 years of experience in the outdoor furniture & retail industry, including 14 years of owning and operating his outdoor manufacturing facility.  Mike was most recently a Summer Classics sales representative for the Florida/Caribbean territory, where he showed outstanding success in sales leadership, as well as, working with representatives around the country in training and development programs.

“I am excited to have someone of Mike’s caliber join our team in this critical leadership position as we continue to expand our resources to support the growth and needs of our valued customers specifically within this channel,” said Tim Anderson, EVP, Home Division.

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