ONTARIO, CA – OW Lee, a manufacturer of high-end outdoor furniture, fire pits, and accessories located in Ontario, Calif., has partnered with Casual Living and Designers Today Magazines to host a panel discussion for designers at the Las Vegas Market. This event will take place on Tuesday, Jan 29th, at 11:30 am.

“Creating Continuity in Interior & Exterior Design” will cover the subject of marrying the interior and exterior design. No longer are the two separate: Designers are tasked to design the entire home from the mailbox to the pool and everything in between. Jane Dagmi of Furniture Today and…

MENOMINEE, MI – Lloyd Flanders®, manufacturer of premium outdoor furniture, has hired Bryan Echols as vice president of Sales, effective Feb 4.

Reporting to Warren Juliano, senior vice president of Sales and Marketing, Echols will be responsible for company-wide sales including management of the independent sales force, direction and execution of strategy, and development of our dealer base. He will also assist in product development and overall management at Lloyd Flanders.

Echols started in the casual furniture industry in 1992 with Samsonite Furniture Company. In 1997, he started Echols Enterprises, Inc., and began working as an independent sales representative for…

LENOIR, NC - Luxury Furniture Brand, Bernhardt, has hired industry veteran, Bill Brown, to lead its new outdoor furniture category. He leads the new outdoor line within Bernhardt’s residential division, reporting to Steve Pilgrim, senior vice president of Residential Sales.

Brown comes to the company with over 30+ years of top-level executive experience in the outdoor category, most recently at Brown Jordan International. “We’ve been asked by high-fashion retail partners for several years to enter this category, and no one is better equipped to launch us into outdoor than Bill” said Alex Bernhardt Jr., president and CEO of Bernhardt.

Industry icon Robert “Sooty Bob” Daniels has joined the Olympia Chimney Supply Inc. team as a consultant, and will be participating in multiple industry events and speaking engagements in 2019.

Bob began sweeping in 1977 and started selling chimney caps, dampers, and other supplies out of his Tulsa, OK garage in 1978. This marked the founding of Copperfield Chimney Supply, Inc. He moved the company to Fairfield, IA, in 1982 where it remains today. Copperfield has grown to employ more than 80 employees with five strategically located distribution centers, serving more than 5,500 customers.

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MINNEAPOLIS - The Outdoor GreatRoom Company announces the retirement of New England sales rep Ted Lelek after almost 40 years in the industry.

Lelek and his wife Patty joined the Heat-N-Glo® sales team in 1980. At that time Lelek also worked part-time for a chemical company, but Lelek soon discovered his talents and expertise in the fireplace industry. The sales duo started with the New England region producing less than $250,000 in sales and built it to a $4 million sales territory.

“Lelek’s sales professionalism and his approach were some of the best lessons,” The Outdoor GreatRoom’s vice…

BALDWIN PARK, CA -  The Specialty Collection of umbrellas from Treasure Garden will grow for 2019 with the addition of a new unique update to the classic Pagoda style umbrella. Available in six dramatic color combinations, the Treasure Garden 9’ Pagoda easily operates via a crank lift system and a collar-style tilting mechanism.

“This updated Pagoda delivers fun designer shade for any outdoor room.”  Said Candy Chase, national sales manager, Treasure Garden. “We have put a fresh twist on this Asian Inspired umbrella by adding contrasting trim detail on the canopy along each of the 16…

Ortal USA has appointed Kevin Rantin to the position of vice president of Sales and Marketing.  Kevin brings with him over 25 years of Sales and Marketing experience in the building and construction industries. Rantin’s appointment as vice president of Sales and Marketing is part of a broader initiative by Ortal USA to focus on growth in both the residential and commercial markets and increase awareness of the Ortal brand with Architects, Builders, Dealers and Designers.

His diverse experience in sales, marketing and operations will be an asset to managing the Sales and Marketing teams and expanding Ortal USA’s position…

Peak Season Inc., outdoor furniture and accessories manufacturer, is seeking Independent Sales Representative(s) for one or multiple coverage areas: (Connecticut, Florida, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York (Metro), New York (State), Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia/DC, Wisconsin).  Commission only position for candidate looking to add a line to their existing portfolio.  Contact Lauren Bryant, 205-259-1766, lbryant@peakseasoninc.net.