Management Changes:
Interbrand (Cincinnati brand consultancy firm) has promoted Leigh Bachman to executive director, strategy and research for the firm’s U.S. brand packaging business.
Yupo Corp. America (Chesapeake, Va., manufacturer of synthetic paper) has promoted the following: Paul Mitcham, director, marketing and sales; Dave Ofstein, director, quality assurance; and Angelita Millendez, finishing manager.
Fitch (Powell, Ohio, design and consulting firm) has appointed John Kuhar to finance director, the Americas.
Visual Merchandising Intl. LLC (New York manufacturer and designer of mannequins and forms) has hired Ron Knoth as creative director. Knoth was previously with Goldsmith Inc. (Long Island City, N.Y., mannequin manufacturer) as assistant to the creative director and CEO.
Association:
The Retail Advertising and Marketing Association (RAMA, Washington, D.C., retail association) has announced that Todd Alexander has been elected second vice chairman by its Board of Directors and Executive Committee.
The Planning and Visual Education Partnership (PAVE, Hollywood, Fla., retail association) has appointed Catharine Scott to serve as its administrative director.
Business Brief:
IntelliMat (Roanoke, Va., manufacturer of digital floor displays) has become LevelVision™ to reflect its digital media strategy and its diverse digital media solutions.
EcoStar (Carlisle, Pa., manufacturer of steep-slope roofing tiles) has hired the following manufacturer’s representatives: Marshall & Associates (Roseville, Calif.); The Sales Group, (Camarillo, Calif.); and Miller and Associates (Central Point, Ore.).