Valdese adds staff to match expansion

By Staff -- Home Textiles Today, 6/2/2005 12:15:00 PM

VALDESE , N.C. — In moves designed to further expand its efficiencies and to develop a broader global presence, Valdese Weavers has made several key executive appointments, according to Mike Shelton, president.

Joel Crisp has joined the company as director of global operations, a new post.

Mark Moss, international product and technical manager, reports to Crisp and will assist in the development and execution of these new activities. Al Bolton, international sales director, will now concentrate on export sales while Crisp assumes his other international activities. Bolton continues to report to Joe Feegee, executive vice president.

Martha Clifton has been promoted to marketing director, a new position. Cynthia Parrish has added responsibilities as international sales liaison, a new position, to her existing position as director of product development.