Hillis Heads Up Fashion Brands at The Mohawk Group
April 4, 2005
KENNESAW, Georgia — Steve Hillis, has been named senior vice president fashion brands for The Mohawk Group. In his previous position, he served as senior vice president sales and marketing for Durkan Patterned Carpet, for four years.
According to Tom Lape, president of The Mohawk Group, Hillis will be adding to his responsibilities, continuing to oversee the hospitality division that includes Durkan Patterned Carpet and its sibling brands, Merit and Durkan Suites. Hillis also will be directing sales for the fashion commercial division, which includes the Karastan Contract and Durkan Commercial brands.
Lape has credited Hillis for the growth he has brought to the company. "There is a natural fit and synergies between our three top-tier brands that make Steve Hillis the logical choice to head this segment of our business," said Lape. "He has a proven track record with Durkan in its growth within the hospitality field, and we believe his sales leadership can now also benefit our other fashion-driven products."
"In taking on this new role," said Hillis, "my first priority is to build on our commitment to expand Karastan's woven product line. Karastan now is the largest manufacturer of woven carpet in the world, and the only U.S.-based one. Durkan Commercial has performed very well, and we will continue to add stylish designs to that brand, as well."
In addition to Karastan Contract, Durkan Patterned Carpet, and Durkan Commercial, The Mohawk Group is also comprised of additional contract carpet brands, including Mohawk Commercial, Bigelow Commercial and Lees Carpets.
According to Tom Lape, president of The Mohawk Group, Hillis will be adding to his responsibilities, continuing to oversee the hospitality division that includes Durkan Patterned Carpet and its sibling brands, Merit and Durkan Suites. Hillis also will be directing sales for the fashion commercial division, which includes the Karastan Contract and Durkan Commercial brands.
Lape has credited Hillis for the growth he has brought to the company. "There is a natural fit and synergies between our three top-tier brands that make Steve Hillis the logical choice to head this segment of our business," said Lape. "He has a proven track record with Durkan in its growth within the hospitality field, and we believe his sales leadership can now also benefit our other fashion-driven products."
"In taking on this new role," said Hillis, "my first priority is to build on our commitment to expand Karastan's woven product line. Karastan now is the largest manufacturer of woven carpet in the world, and the only U.S.-based one. Durkan Commercial has performed very well, and we will continue to add stylish designs to that brand, as well."
In addition to Karastan Contract, Durkan Patterned Carpet, and Durkan Commercial, The Mohawk Group is also comprised of additional contract carpet brands, including Mohawk Commercial, Bigelow Commercial and Lees Carpets.
