WestPoint promotes Shine, Yerg

by Staff -- Home Textiles Today, 6/28/2006 11:47:00 AM

New York – WestPoint Home has promoted two veteran executives into key positions: Tim Shine to senior vp, sales; and Ray Yerg to senior vp, bath division. The appointments are effective July 1.

Shine has been svp, bath division since 2003, while Yerg was most recently vp sales for Kmart/Sears/Regional Mass/Valueline. Both joined the company in 1982.

WestPoint Home ceo Joseph Pennacchio noted that both execs have provided strong performance in a range of sales and marketing roles over the past several decades. Both will be based here and will report to Pennacchio.