Home Textiles Today - February 19, 2001

DODGEVILLE, WI -Lands' End Inc. has appointed Brad Gillam to vp, quality assurance. Gillam will oversee all quality/sourcing functions of the company and will report to Mindy Meads, executive vp, merchandising. Gillam is replacing Joan Mudget who recently resigned.Gillam joined Lands' End in 1986 as a buyer for dress shirts, blouses, and woven sports shirts.

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