PICKERINGTON, Ohio, June 12, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- R.G. Barry Corporation (Nasdaq:DFZ) has named veteran footwear executive John Noll to be brand manager of its NCAA-licensed My College Footwear(tm) line.
"John offers us a well-rounded skill set that will be a huge benefit as we continue developing the MCF business," said Thomas J Z Konecki, R.G. Barry Corporation Senior Vice President Sales, Licensing and Business Development. "He has varied sales, marketing and management experience and strong relationships with some of the best athletic retailers in the marketplace today."
Most recently, Mr. Noll, 44, was director of sales, operations and sourcing for Brain Lab, Inc., a Florida-based design, development and sourcing resource to the footwear industry. Prior to that, he was vice president of sales and marketing for Pacific Brands, director of sales for KLX Designs and a sales executive for Converse Inc.
Noll is a graduate of the University of Kansas and currently lives in Boca Raton, Florida.
About R.G. Barry Corporation
R.G. Barry Corporation, the Dearfoams(r) company, is one of the world's leading developers and marketers of accessory footwear. Visit us online at www.rgbarry.com to learn more about our business.