Propper International™ announces two key personnel changes, effective January 3, 2011. Rob Granick has been appointed President of the Commercial Division, and Joanna Jones has been appointed Vice President of Marketing – both responsible for growing the company’s presence in the commercial military, tactical, law enforcement and public safety markets. Propper commercial products are distributed through more than 2,500 military, law enforcement and specialty retail stores and websites across the country.
Mr. Granick comes to Propper with more than 20 years of broad industry and functional experience in operations, marketing, finance, consulting, sales and strategy. Having previously owned and operated a sporting goods company, he has unique insights into retail, identifying market opportunities and organizational management across multiple functions and locations.
“It is a privilege to have been entrusted with the position of President – Commercial Division,†said Mr. Granick. “I look forward to working with everyone at Propper to build on our unique brand story, achieve sustained growth and profitability and provide unparalleled value to our dealers and consumers.â€
In addition, Joanna Jones, a seventeen-year veteran of advertising and brand marketing, was appointed Vice President of Marketing – reporting to Mr. Granick. Ms. Jones is charged with building the Propper brand name and evolving in-store and online presence.
“The appointment of Rob and Joanna in key roles is evidence of Propper’s commitment to our Commercial Division, and we are confident they will help take the company and brand to the next level,†said Tom Kellim, President and CEO. “More than ever, Propper is committed to the expansion of our commercial offering, and building on our rich and authentic military heritage – with the highest quality and service in the industry.â€
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LC Industries welcomes Terrence “Ty†Manns as new Director, Tactical Assault Gear (TAG). Ty is a retired Army Infantry Officer and former US Infantry Center, Chief Soldier Systems Division, Infantry Requirements Branch, Fort Benning, Georgia. He isn’t the kind of guy who runs around tooting his own horn but we want you to know he also served as an enlisted man in the US Air Force. Since retirement in 2003, Ty has held positions in several defense sector companies as Product Manager, Business Developments Manager and Vice President. I have known Ty for years and he is a great addition to any team. LCI and TAG are lucky to have him on board. Ty can be reach via email at ty.manns@tacticalassaultgear.com. 
