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Pleasant Mattress Names Russel Raymond Director of Operations
June 21,
2016 by in Executive Changes, Industry 
Pleasant Mattress, a third-generation family-owned West Coast mattress supplier, has named Russell Raymond director of operations, a new position for the growing company.
With 24 years of project management and manufacturing efficiency experience, Raymond oversees the company’s manufacturing operations. He has an extensive background in supply chain management, team building, lean manufacturing, cost reduction strategies, workflow planning, inventory control and more.
Prior to joining Pleasant, Raymond was the plant manager for Brake Parts Inc. where he managed $50 million in annual sales and was responsible for the company’s operations. During his tenure with the company, Raymond increased production volume by 20 percent and reduced shortages by 70 percent all while streamlining production and boosting employee morale.
“We thrilled to have Russell join our management team,” said Rion Morgenstern, president of Pleasant Mattress. “His strong operations background will help us remain on task as we continue along our growth trajectory. We have exciting things in our future, and Russell will play a key role in our strategic plans.”
“Pleasant Mattress is a well-run, well-managed company, and I’m excited to be part of the team,” Raymond said. “I’m looking forward to helping Pleasant Mattress advance.”
In addition to his professional experience, Raymond has a number of professional training certificates in work flow management. He lives in Fresno, Calif.