Meanwhile, at the company's HQ in Austin, Texas, returning HES veteran Grif Palmer has accepted the role of vice-president of Americas sales. Palmer reports to Wiseman and also manages sales operations. "There couldn't be a better time to return to High End," says Palmer. "The product line, along with the organizational structure that's been developed, positions us for a successful model to drive sales. HES has remained true to our mission, bringing new and industry-changing technology to our dealers and new market segments."
Two more former HES staffers have also returned to the company: Karen Bowler, a 14-year veteran of HES, is the new customer service manager. She returns having spent 18 months in sales with another lighting manufacturer. Bobby Brakefield joins the Customer Service Department as the rep for the Southeast and Northeast US and European territories. Brakefield was an HES inside sales rep for nine years, and has spent the last three years in outside sales and sales administrative roles.
(Lee Baldock)
