Kas taps Roan to head sales

HTT Staff -- Home Textiles Today, 8/22/2012 12:14:02 PM

Somerset, N.J. - Kas Oriental Rugs has named industry veteran Steve Roan as the company's new vice president of sales and marketing.

He reports to Rao Yarlagadda, president.

Roan, who has working in the area rug and carpet business for more than 20 years, hails most recently from Karastan Rugs, where he served as vp.

In his new post, he is responsible for managing the company's network of sales agents "and will take a leading role in developing new programs, as Kas continues to increase its market share and brand awareness," said Yarlagadda.

Roan described Kas "as a style and design leader in our industry," adding that "the professionalism throughout the organization is well known. It is a terrific opportunity and I look forward to the future."