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Phoenix Footwear Announces the Hiring of Bruce R. Kaplan
Phoenix Footwear Announces the Hiring of Bruce R. Kaplan.
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[{"type":"text","content":"Phoenix Footwear \nAnnounces the addition of bruce r. kaplan and new licensing agreement\n \n \nCARLSBAD, Calif., June 20, 2013 -- Phoenix Footwear Group, Inc. (OTCMarkets.com: PXFG) today announced the addition of Bruce R. Kaplan to its Executive Management Team and licensing agreement with Disney/ABC Studios. \n \n \nPhoenix Footwear Group announced today that it has hired industry veteran Bruce R. Kaplan as its Executive Vice President to lead the sales and marketing organizations beginning on July 8, 2013. Mr. Kaplan will be replacing outgoing Executive Vice President, Robby L. Carter who is leaving Phoenix Footwear effective June 30, 2013 to pursue other opportunities.\nFor the past 13 years, Mr. Kaplan has held various executive leadership roles with Ariat International, a privately held active outdoor footwear and apparel company, including that of National Sales and General Manager of its new Lifestyle division. Prior to obtaining that role, Mr. Kaplan was the Eastern and Core Regional Sales Manager and was instrumental in the rapid expansion of the Company?s brand as well as responsible for building and training the sales organization in these same regions contributing to Ariat?s present leadership position in the global equestrian market. From 1998 to 2000, Mr. Kaplan was the Eastern Region and New York Metro Majors Territory Sales Manager for Ecco North America and was primarily responsible for selling to Nordstrom, Macy?s and other National and high visibility retail accounts. Prior to Ecco North America, Mr. Kaplan was the Vice President of Sales and Customer Service for H.H. Brown, in charge of Soft Spots, Supremes and the launching of Born Footwear. In 1981, Mr. Kaplan began his career in retail with Milgram Kagan Corporation, a 208 store retail chain where he held the position of General Manager until 1987. \nCommented James Riedman, CEO ?Bruce is highly regarded within the industry and brings with him an unparalleled record of success. Bruce distinguishes himself by combining a solid history of building brands, with operational excellence. I look forward to working with Bruce to grow the Company?s Trotters? and SoftWalk? brands.?\n \nPhoenix also announced today that it has entered into a licensing agreement with Disney/ ABC Studios to sell footwear to the m...