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Ruff Wear Names New Sales Director
Bend, OR, December 15, 2006 - Ruff Wear, the planet's leader of designer and manufacturer gear For Dogs On The Go, has announced Gary Fleshman as their new Director of Sales. Gary's extensive sales experience makes him equipped to achieve the needs of Ruff Wear's growth in the outdoor retail, specialty and pet markets.
"Gary is joining us with a long track record of success in sales mgt, including 18 years at Nike. We look forward to drawing from his experience," states Will Blount Ruff Wear's Vice-President. He continues, "We're thrilled to have him as a member of the pack. His business development and retail skills make him ideal for our fast growing company."
Flash, as his friends call him, served as a member of Nike's USA and International sales teams. Following that, he was the National Sales Manager for a successful start up division of Intel Corp. Most recently Gary worked as a sales/marketing consultant to a variety of Pacific Northwest up companies. Throughout his career Gary has focused his efforts on business development factors as sales and planning, organizational development, retail channel development, forecasting and sales training.
"I am excited by the opportunity of joining such a dynamic company possessing many of the same qualities that have made both Nike and Intel great Brands: great staff, performance-based products, a customer focused mindset and a commitment to creating a strong social and environmental conscious. One has to be enthused when you work in a company such as Ruff Wear, where you can look forward to going to work everyday," states Gary.
About Ruff Wear
Ruff Wear's mission is to enhance the interactive bond between canines and their guardians. Ruff Wear encourages an active lifestyle for your dog - fit, healthy and happy - whether it's 15 minutes of playtime or day hike. Based in Bend, Oregon, Ruff Wear sells their line through specialty pet and outdoor retailers as well as through ruffwear.com.
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