Rory Rehmert joins Pride Family Brands

Rehmert formerly with Meadowcraft

-- Casual Living, 3/3/2008 6:52:00 AM

Effective today, Rory Rehmert will become vice president of sales and marketing for Pride Family Brands’ specialty store and contract divisions, which include Castelle, Prestige, Expressions and Summerwinds brands.
       
“We couldn’t be more excited or happy to have a professional of Rory’s caliber joining our management team,” said Jamie Lowsky, CEO of Pride Family Brands.
       
“I’m looking forward to it,” Rehmert said. “I think it’s a great opportunity.” 
       
Rehmert, who began his career as a specialty retailer, was vice president of sales and marketing for Meadowcraft for many years until he left the company last month. He served as president of the Summer and Casual Furniture Manufacturers Association and has been actively involved with its reorganization as the International Casual Furnishings Association.