PMI announced several new hires and work assignments at Stanley, its beverage and container brand.

Dustin Woods joins PMI as the new Stanley brand North America Director of Sales. Most recently Director of Sales at Swarovski Optik, Woods has extensive experience building partnerships with retailers, developing a highly successful sales team, and driving brand and business growth. In his new role Woods will manage all of the Stanley brand’s specialty channels in the US and Canada.

“Dustin’s strategic leadership, energy and passion make him a perfect fit to lead our team in North America,” said Kelly Kraus, Vice President of PMI’s Stanley brand.

“The company is growing at an exceptional rate and there is a great energy in the market for the Stanley brand,” said Woods.

In addition, PMI has appointed Van Schoessler and Jeff Greto as Central and Western Regional Sales Managers, respectively.

“Van and Jeff have been instrumental in building the Stanley brand business and their tenure with the company will be vital in their new roles managing our largest regions. Matt Gormley is now in a new role as our Hardware Channel Sales Manager, and we’ll also continue to rely heavily on Neil Burch’s sales leadership to grow the business in his critical role as VP of Business Development,” Kraus said.

Rounding out the new hires are the appointment of two top sales rep groups – Alec Meszaros & Associates will service New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and Washington DC markets. The Sullivan-Bishop Group will oversee Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, and Louisiana.

Founded in 1983, by Rob Harris, PMI manufactures, markets, and designs innovative food and beverage solutions for busy lifestyles across the globe. The company’s two most recognizable brands, Stanley and Aladdin, are joined by the MiGo brand that continues to grow in China/Asia Pacific. Headquartered in Seattle, WA, PMI has offices in Shanghai, Rio de Janeiro, Amsterdam and Manila and ownership in PMI Joinease manufacturing in China. PMI currently distributes its products in over 50 countries worldwide.