Pelican Reef Wicker, a manufacturer and distributor of quality, indoor wicker and rattan furniture with a focus on outdoor woven furniture branded Panama Jack Outdoor, is pleased to announce the appointment of Perry Catanese as its national sales manager.

“I am extremely excited to be growing with such a fantastic team,” Catanese said. “The Pelican Reef family is a group of very talented and knowledgeable individuals who believe that if you can imagine it, we can make it happen. When Allen Calzadilla presented me with the opportunity to join the Pelican Reef team, I was so impressed with their philosophy, visions and business expertise that it was an opportunity I could not resist.

Perry’s experience in the casual industry began on the retail side in early 1990’s when he became the sales manager for Spectrum Furnishings of Florida. During his tenure there he bought, sold and merchandised the indoor furniture and patio furniture lineups for the eight store chain.

In the early 2000’s Perry joined Pelican Reef as a regional sales manager.  His involvement with the expansion of Pelican Reef and vision to grow from a Florida company to a nationally known indoor / outdoor furniture supplier along with the acquisition of the Panama Jack Outdoor lineup and our companies growth over the years has been impressive. 

Perry successfully increased the business every year for Pelican Reef even through the recession.  He also successfully helped manage and train a team of sales associates working in conjunction with the retail sales team and the contract sales team.  We have worked constantly to exhibit at the industry’s premier trade shows, and the recent opening of our Permanent Chicago showroom has help us expand our brand recognition throughout the united states. Even today he still comes up with new avenues. With Perry’s determination to increase business we have now started to show at pool, spa, and patio shows throughout the United States and we look forward to a successful future together. 

For more information about Pelican Reef Wicker, visit their website at www.pelicanreef.com