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Valdese Weavers Promotes 3
July 22,
2014 by in Executive Changes, Industry 
Valdese Weavers has promoted Janet Kuck and Joel Crisp to senior vice president positions; and named Katie Pritchard vice president.
Kuck is now senior vice president of information systems. She is a long-time officer of the company and a member of the executive staff. Her 27-year tenure has given her exceptional knowledge of the company, its history and culture.
Kuck is responsible for maintenance and improvement of all computer related information systems and technology at Valdese Weavers, Valdese, N.C.
Crisp moves into the position of senior vice president of global operations. He is responsible for the Valdese International Products brand, where he oversees the Valdese Weavers sourced fabric stocking program for distribution to the company’s domestic and international customers. He also manages the logistics and development of products for customers who use cut-and-sew capabilities abroad.
Crisp is a 30-year veteran in the textile industry and came to Valdese Weavers in May 2005. after serving as the vice president of global sourcing with the Robert Allen Group.
Pritchard takes on the role of vice president, controller, reporting to CFO Snyder Garrison. She is responsible for all of the accounting and financial operations at the company. Pritchard joined Valdese Weavers in 2011, as financial controller.
“Janet, Joel and Katie have shown great leadership in their work at Valdese Weavers,” said President and CEO Michael Shelton. “Their enthusiasm for the company and their ability to affect strategic decisions makes them role models for their colleagues.”