Industry Vet Rives Promoted by Sphinx

By Staff -- Home Textiles Today, 1/29/2007 12:00:00 AM

Dalton, Ga. —

Oriental Weavers USA Inc. recently promoted Butch Rives to Midwest regional manager for the Sphinx brand.

A 30-year veteran of the rug industry, Rives has spent the past five with OW as a territory manager for Sphinx. Prior to that, he worked for Horizon Carpet Mills and Diamond Carpet Mills as a sales representative and as a regional manager.

"His proven success in territory management and commitment to the company's aggressive growth plan will play an integral role in the ongoing development," said Mike Riley, president.