Posted September 17, 2016

 

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. –Wigwam Mills, Inc., announced that its board of directors has named apparel and consumer goods veteran Thomas M. Wheeler as president and CEO. 

 

"We are delighted that Tom is joining Wigwam,” said Robert E. Chesebro, chairman of the board. “He is a talented, visionary business leader with a complete set of creative, strategic and analytical skills to grow a leading apparel brand in a highly competitive and evolving global landscape.

 

“Tom has proven product development, wholesale, retail and international experience, in addition to a passion for success and a deep network of professional relationships that cross the industry,” he added. “He also fully embraces the principles of integrity, quality, value and service upon which Wigwam was founded in 1905. We are confident he will build upon the Company's legacy as an iconic American brand with a focus toward our future as a global lifestyle brand."

 

Wheeler said: "I have long admired the Wigwam Brand and its leading position in the sock market and I am excited to lead this iconic company. I have great respect for what the Wigwam team has accomplished during their long and accomplished history, and look forward to leveraging Wigwam's strong foundation to expand the brand into new markets over time while remaining true to the brand's core values and customer base. I proudly join the Wigwam family with the clear goal of moving the company forward by working with the Board to identify and pursue growth in key areas, collaborating with and inspiring our people to find new ways to drive enhanced customer satisfaction while delivering increased value to our shareholders."

 

Source: Wigwam Mills

Wigwam Mills appoints Wheeler president & CEO