Delta Apparel, Inc., the parent of M.J. Soffe, appointed Steven E. Cochran to president and chief operating officer of the company effective immediately. Robert Humphreys will continue as Delta Apparel, Inc.s chairman and chief executive officer.
Humphreys commented, We are pleased to have Steve assume the additional responsibility as President and Chief Operating Officer. Since joining Delta Apparel, Inc. as President of Delta Activewear, he has proven that he has the vision, experience and dedication to undertake the operations leadership role of the company. We are proud of what the company has accomplished through its steadfast commitment to our customers and our shareholders and we are excited having Steve take on a larger role in leading the future growth opportunities for Delta Apparel.
Cochran joined Delta Apparel, Inc. in 2010 as President of the Delta Activewear operating unit with responsibility for our catalog and FunTees businesses. Cochran began his career with Cintas Corporation, a leading provider of career apparel. He held various positions with the company, including responsibility for a variety of operating units. Prior to joining Delta Apparel Cochran served as President of the Image Apparel Division of VF Corporation.
Delta Apparel, Inc., along with its operating subsidiaries, M. J. Soffe, LLC, Junkfood Clothing Company, To The Game, LLC and Art Gun, LLC, is an international design, marketing, manufacturing, and sourcing company that features a diverse portfolio of lifestyle branded activewear apparel and headwear, and produces high quality private label programs.
