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Regal Taps Patrolia, Hood for New Posts
September 30,
2014 by in Executive Changes, Industry 
Regal Fabrics has promoted Sue Patrolia to director of product management; and Anne Hood has joined the company as director of merchandising.
Patrolia will manage Regal’s product development, sales support and marketing efforts.
“It is great to be able to recognize Sue’s many contributions to Regal’s success and to promote her to this new role," said Steve Kahan, president. "As director, Sue will be responsible for managing all aspects of our fabric development efforts, from concept to introduction. This includes directing the efforts of our design team, coordinating fabric development with the mills, implementing marketing/RP efforts, managing sample preparation and organizing introducing the new lines at Showtime.”
Hood, most recently vice president of upholstery fashion with Century Furniture, brings an industry insider’s perspective and will lead Regal’s new efforts to become a more significant supplier to the furniture industry.
"Regal is making a strong commitment to the furniture segment of our business,” said Kahan. “Hiring Anne Hood to lead these efforts is a huge step forward. She is one of the furniture industry’s most highly respected merchandisers. Anne will help Regal better understand the needs of furniture manufacturers and respond with targeted designs, qualities and service.”
In a statement, Hood said “I’m so excited to come to Regal Fabrics. I have been buying from Regal for years and they’ve always had great fabrics and been extremely reliable," Hood said. "They’re a gem of a supplier and I’m anxious to get that message out to the rest of the industry.”
Regal Fabrics is a converter of upholstery fabrics, produced for Regal mainly in China by a closely monitored group of weaving partners.