Bill Mintiens has recently joined Ruff Wear as the Director of Sales. Most recently the VP / Marketing Director of Columbia River Bank in Bend, Mintiens will direct both domestic and international sales as the company continues to gain momentum and expand in both the outdoor and specialty pet industries.

“We are very excited about Bill joining Ruff Wear,” stated Ruff Wear President and Owner, Patrick Kruse. “Bill augments our already strong and talented team and we look forward to working with him as Ruff Wear continues to grow and expand.”

With extensive marketing and sales experience with companies including Adidas, Converse, Nike and Avia, Mintiens will head up the sales efforts both domestically and internationally, coordinating sales efforts in the outdoor and specialty pet markets in the United States, Canada and Europe and working closely with Ruff Wear’s account managers and sales rep force.

“I’m looking forward to this opportunity,” said Mintiens. “The Ruff Wear brand is so well respected in both outdoor and specialty pet markets world-wide, and personally I’m excited to be working with such a dynamic group of talented people.”