New and Notable Names Join The Robert Allen Group

June 22, 2005

NEW YORK, New York — The Robert Allen Group is in the process of advancing the design structures of the organization to better meet customer needs.

These improvements will affect The Robert Allen Group fabric brands including, Beacon Hill, Robert Allen, Robert Allen @ Home and Ametex.

Erin Templeton has joined The Robert Allen Group as director, Beacon Hill where she is responsible for designing, purchasing and merchandising Beacon Hill fabrics, including upholstery, window and multi-purpose. Templeton comes to Beacon Hill from Wearbest Sil-Tex Mills, Ltd., in Garfield, New Jersey. Her prior experience includes working with Cynthia Tella of Cynthia Tella Design and Kravet Fabrics. Erin reports to Andy Pacuk.

Jennie Wilde has been named operating vice president of Fabric Design for Robert Allen. In her new role, Jennie will oversee all Robert Allen Color Library, Window, Multipurpose, Trim, and Drapery Hardware. She has been with The Robert Allen Group for 10 years in both marketing and design positions. Jennie reports to Andy Pacuk, Senior Vice President of Design and Merchandising for The Robert Allen Group.

Christy Almond has come on board as design director for the Robert Allen Color Library and multi-purpose fabric. She was previously with Craftex Mills, Blue Bell, Pennsylvania. She reports to Jennie Wilde.

Ann McInnis has been brought on as design director for Robert Allen Windows, Trim and Hardware. She was previously with EDPA USA, Inc., a New York-based import agency specializing in Turkish textiles, where she was director of design. She is now reporting to Jennie Wilde.

Jessica Smarsch, previously with Park B. Smith, has joined as manager, Robert Allen Essential Upholstery. Andrea Langlais has been named assistant in the Robert Allen Contract and Essentials Upholstery division. She was previously with Rocket LLC. Both report to Karen Keating, operating vice president of Fabric Design for Robert Allen Contract, Essentials and Modern Library.

Mark Denecour, formerly operating vice president for Woven Design has had his role expanded to operating vice president of Woven Design and Sourcing. The change allows for the most efficient development of the design-production relationship.


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