Astral, a manufacturer of PFDs and footwear, announced the addition of Daniel Miller and Joe Giordano of Specialty Sport Reps to its sales team. Miller and Giordano will represent the brand across the Great Lakes region covering Ohio, Indiana, Lower Michigan, and Kentucky.

Both veterans of the outdoor industry, Miller and Giordano bring a collection of skills and experiences to the table. Based out of Lexington, KY, Miller worked for GOA retailer J&H Lanmark for seven years before becoming a sales rep, ultimately becoming the principal rep and owner of Specialty Sport Reps. Giordano, based out of Dexter, MI, worked for Osprey before joining Specialty Sport Reps. Astral now joins its portfolio which includes Osprey, Rumpl, Garmont, Landmark Project, Sport-Hansa, Grayl, and Good to Go foods.

“Daniel and Joe are a perfect fit for Astral and our retailers, as they possess a well-rounded skill set and they understand our customers,” noted Bryan Owen, Astral’s sales manager. “They know Astral, the specialty retail landscape and our brand’s DNA.”

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