DALTON, GA. --  Blake Dennard has been named vice president of sales for the newly-created Main Street Market Group of Oriental Weavers USA, Inc.

 In the new post, Dennard will be responsible for developing sales to the mid-level dealer base for OW's area rugs and will introduce new categories of products from OW Global. 

 He will report to Sam Belak, vice president of sales for the Oriental Weavers of America brand.

Dennard joined Oriental Weavers in 2001 as a territory manager for the Sphinx brand, and most recently served as the company's midwest regional manager.

 Prior to coming to Oriental Weavers he held posts at Beaulieu, including divisional manager for the Waverly division and director of sales and marketing for Beaulieu Canada.

"Blake brings over 15 years of experience in the industry and in successful sales management,�VbCrLf said Mike Riley, president of Oriental Weavers USA, Inc.  "His leadership and commitment to the ongoing success of  Oriental Weavers makes him an asset to our organization and to the continued growth of the company.  Blake will be focusing on channels where we can offer tremendous value from our overseas production combined with US production and support.�VbCrLf
 

11.14.06