Crown Crafts Infant Products Names Andrea McCook Vice President of Design
November 30 2015 - 4:05PM
Crown Crafts Infant Products, Inc., a subsidiary of Crown Crafts,
Inc. (NASDAQ:CRWS) and a leading producer of infant and toddler
bedding, blankets and accessories, has named Andrea McCook as its
new Vice President of Design. She will be responsible for all
aspects of design and will report to Nanci Freeman, President and
Chief Executive Officer of Crown Crafts Infant Products, Inc.
“The addition of Andrea to our highly talented team will help us
take our design direction to the next level to serve the millennial
mom,” Freeman said. “Andrea has demonstrated exceptional
creativity, fashion-forward thinking and management ability
throughout her career. She has great taste in style and color and
is a trend leader. We look forward to her contributions as we
continue to develop innovative new designs and products.”
“We are excited to bring Andrea aboard to lead our design team
and further strengthen the position of our Company,” said E.
Randall Chestnut, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
of Crown Crafts, Inc. “We believe our creative team is one of our
key strengths, providing us with the flexibility and opportunity to
bring new products to the market that are in line with the changing
preferences and needs of today’s young families.”
McCook has more than 15 years of experience in the design and
marketing of apparel and accessories. She has extensive knowledge
of trims, fabrics and treatments, along with expertise in trend
forecasting, creative direction and product development. Most
recently, she was a design director for Planet Blue/Blue Life,
based in Santa Monica, California. She previously held
creative positions at various apparel companies. She received an
Associate of Arts degree in fashion design from the Fashion
Institute of Design and Merchandising.
McCook’s responsibilities at Crown Crafts will include
introducing new ideas and concepts for current market expansion;
shopping the market and communicating trends to major customers;
developing new product and line revisions; and supervising product
design.
“I feel my taste level and skill set will help drive new
business for Crown Crafts and ensure that the Company continues its
leadership in the market,” McCook said. “Being innovative, while
keeping the customer at the highest level of priority, is the key.
I am excited to have the opportunity to join this outstanding
team.”
About Crown Crafts, Inc.
Crown Crafts, Inc. designs, markets and distributes infant,
toddler and juvenile consumer products, including crib and toddler
bedding; blankets; nursery accessories; room décor; burp cloths;
bathing accessories; reusable and disposable bibs; and disposable
placemats, floor mats, toilet seat covers and changing mats.
The Company’s operating subsidiaries consist of Crown Crafts Infant
Products, Inc. in California and Hamco, Inc. in Louisiana.
Crown Crafts is among America’s largest producers of infant
bedding, bibs and bath items. The Company’s products include
licensed and branded collections, as well as exclusive private
label programs for certain of its customers. The Company’s
website is www.crowncrafts.com.
Olivia W. Elliott
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(225) 647-9124
oelliott@crowncrafts.com
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