OW Lee (Ontario, California), manufacturer of high-end outdoor furniture, firepits, and accessories, has appointed Paul Rogers as its new director of product development. Rogers will direct OW Lee’s newproduct design, development, and introduction, as well as new-concept development and material procurement for the research/development department. He will report to Chris…

Todd Wingrove reunites with Homecrest Outdoor Living as vice president of sales, bringing the company more than two decades of industry experience. Wingrove—based in Grand Rapids, Michigan—will be responsible for all aspects of residential and commercial sales throughout North America. Including his earlier tenure at Homecrest as director of sales,…

Shade-products manufacturer Treasure Garden has rehired Candy Chase as its national sales manager. She previously held this position from November 2012 through May 2014. She will remain in Arizona and will be responsible for managing the company’s retail-sales team and for working on product development. Her experience in the casual…

Phifer Inc., global manufacturer of energy-saving sun-control fabrics, announces that more than 30 of its interior and exterior sun-control fabrics have been recognized by the Melanoma International Foundation (MIF) and awarded its prestigious seal of approval for outstanding products and promotion of sun-safe behaviors, in accordance with the MIF mission…

The U.S. Sailing Team Sperry Top-Sider has partnered with Sunbrella® fabrics, the leading producer of performance and marine canvas around the globe. Sunbrella was named as a gold-level sponsor of the U.S. Sailing Team Sperry Top-Sider, the nation’s Olympic and Paralympic sailing team, and also as the presenting sponsor of…