Glove maker Manzella Productions named Mike Fowler, former VP of operations for Uncle Dan's in Chicago, as its new national sales director.


At Uncle Dan's, Fowler headed up purchasing and development and was responsbile for sales achievement, operational performance, and overall management of four Chicagoland stores. Mike focused on the development and growth of brick and mortar stores, while pursuing growth and performance with its internet site and worked hands on to develop staff, brands, products, categories, rep, vendor and customer relationships and partnerships.


“Mike’s experience as a successful retailer brings a unique and fresh perspective that previously did not exist at Manzella. Our combined energies should result in greater value to our retail partners and consumers,” says Tony Manzella, president of Manzella Productions, Inc. “Mike will be responsible for growing existing accounts and generating new business to ensure sales revenues meet and exceed goals.”


Manzella develops gloves for outdoor, snow sport, running, archery, hunting, recreation/work wear, and casual market segments. Manzella is located in Buffalo, New York.


Fowler has an MBA from Southeast Missouri State University and will continued to reside with his family in the Chicago area.