Beacon taps Midwest exec

TEANECK, NJ —Lori Bell has joined Beacon Looms as sales executive covering Wal-Mart, Sears, and other major retail accounts in the Midwest.

Bell most recently worked seven years as a sales executive at Bess Manufacturing. She will be based St. Louis and will report to Dan Cacella, vp, sales.

"Lori brings a wealth of retail and wholesale experience to Beacon Looms," Cacella said.