Vans hired Justin Regan as its new skate marketing manager. Most recently, Regan has led global brand marketing for apparel brand
Altamont.  Previously, Regan headed up global brand marketing for
Emerica footwear and apparel.

“We're really happy to bring on someone of Justin's caliber to drive the direction of our skate initiatives,” said Doug Palladini, Vans' Vice President of Marketing.  “Justin's skill set, experience and stature in the skate industry combine to make him the perfect fit to lead an already strong Vans skate program.”

“It's a total honor for me to join the team behind the world's #1 skateboard shoe,” said Regan.  “And I'm looking forward to the privilege of working together within the skate program to contribute even further to Vans' continued and phenomenal success in both footwear and apparel.”

Vans is a brand of VF Corporation. Vans promotes action sports lifestyle and youth culture through support of athletes on boards and bikes and through events such as the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing®, the Vans Downtown Showdown, the Pro-tec Pool Party and the Vans Warped Tour®.