outdoor by design (sarasota, Florida), a manufacturer of high-end aluminum outdoor furniture, has appointed Becky Sturdivant-French vice president of sales. Bill Echols, executive vice president, says, “We are thrilled to add Becky to our management team. With her extensive knowledge of the industry, her many relationships in the specialty market, and her stellar reputation, Becky will provide the senior sales leadership necessary to grow our company in the coming years.”

Most recently, Sturdivant-French served as a sales representative for Suncoast Furniture in Florida. Her past duties also include sales management at CFI Manufacturing, Carter Grandle Furniture, and Suncoast. She notes, “I have the utmost confidence that Jerry Camp and his great team can ship superior, quality products on time. The unique and exclusive tabletop creations offered by Outdoor by Design are exciting and demonstrate the commitment to creativity that Outdoor by Design brings to the market.” She invites everyone attending Casual Market Chicago to visit the company’s 16th-floor showroom.