Footwear Specialties, Intl, parent company of Nautilus Safety Footwear, SkidBuster Shoes, and 3rd Watch Footwear, announced today that it has hired industry veteran George Pugh as its Regional V.P. of Sales – Midwest, which is a new position. He will be responsible for the North/Midwestern region of the United States, and will manage the sales force and key accounts from his office in Red Wing, Minnesota.
“Were very excited to have George join our team,” said Wayne Elsey, President and CEO of FSI. “He is a very accomplished industry professional with a long and successful track record, and we feel fortunate to add him to our winning team.”
Pugh most recently was employed with Red Wing Shoe Company, where he spent the last 19 years in a variety of positions, including Regional Sales Manager, VP of Marketing Services, and General Manager and Vice President of Red Wing’s Vasque Hiking Boots line.
