PeopleThe board of directors of Russell Corp., Atlanta, has announced that Jonathan R. Letzler has been elected to a newly created executive vice president position for the corporation. Letzler is responsible for the JERZEES Activewear retail and artwear businesses, DeSoto Mills and the Cross Creek Apparel division.Letzler joined Russell in 1998 as senior vice president of the corporation and CEO of JERZEES Activewear. He had previously been with Sara Lee Corp.Paul Kennedy has joined Russell Athletic as vice president of customer supply and logistics. In this newly created position, Kennedy will be responsible for the entire customer supply system.William G. Kelley, chairman, CEO and president of Consolidated Stores Corp., was recently elected to the board of directors of Springs Industries Inc., Fort Mill, S.C.Assyst-Bullmer Inc., Atlanta, has announced the following additions to its sales, support and marketing teams.Brad Mikes is the new Southern Region sales manager. He will manage sales in Georgia, Florida, North and South Carolina and Virginia.Jeff Bunn is the new CAM products sales manager. He manages sales operations for CAM products throughout the United States.Mike Griffin is the new CAM products specialist. He is responsible for all CAM product sales, including demonstrations, cut tests and sales support.Nan Frazee-Byington is the new marketing communications manager, responsible for advertising, marketing collateral, event marketing, press relations and general brand building.May 2000
