Phoenix Footwear Group, Inc. appointed Russell Hall as president of its Chambers Belt Company division. Additionally, the company announced that Mike Crosno has been promoted to SVP of sales of its Trotters and SoftWalk divisions. Both appointments are effective immediately.


Hall has over 30 years of retail and wholesale footwear experience. He has been with Phoenix Footwear since 2000 and is currently President of SoftWalk and Trotters, the company's two women's footwear brands. Mr. Hall was instrumental in strengthening and repositioning these two brands. Prior to joining Phoenix Footwear, he worked as Regional Sales Manager of Easy Spirit, a division of the Nine West Group.


“We are very pleased to promote such an outstanding executive from within our organization. Rusty's knowledge of the existing business, his proven track record of achieving strong financial results, and the respect he has earned over many years are key strengths we will continue to build on as his role expands to include Chambers Belt Company,” said Cathy Taylor, Phoenix Footwear's chief executive officer. “Chambers Belt Company continues to perform in line with our expectations and we believe that Rusty's strong skill set that encompasses strategic planning, merchandising, sales and brand management will accelerate growth and profitability of this important division.”


“I am very excited to take the next step in my career and play a broader role within Phoenix Footwear Group,” commented Russell Hall. “I believe there is a great deal of untapped potential in Chambers Belt Company, and I look forward to working with the division's seasoned team and leveraging growth across our strong portfolio of footwear brands.”