Rab and Lowe Alpine hired Peter McConkie as national sales manager.

McConki, with more than 20 years of industry sales experience, joins Rab and Lowe Alpine after spending the past four years as national sales manager for Vasque Footwear. McConkie also spent 20 years in sales management for Liberty Mountain, the wholesale distributor of technical outdoor products and climbing gear in the U.S.

In his role at Rab and Lowe Alpine, McConkie will work with the company’s national sales network to increase brand awareness and establish new relationships with specialty retailers.

“We are excited to have Peter leading our sales team as we continue to grow the Rab and Lowe Alpine brands in the U.S. with a sales strategy that supports the independent retailer,” said Jon Frederick, U.S. country manager, Rab and Lowe Alpine. “Peter is a welcome addition to Equip because his professional reputation is outstanding, and we know he’ll do great things on our team.”