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Champion Thread Promotes Lee to Business Development Post
December 13,
2016 by Larry Thomas in Executive Changes, Industry 
Champion Thread Co., a leading supplier of industrial sewing threads, engineered yarns, and other textile and sewn products, has promoted Jim Lee to vice president of business development.
In his expanded role, Lee is responsible for developing growth strategies and leading the expansion of the company’s diverse textile, consumer goods, and industrial markets.
He has been the North Carolina-based company’s director of sales and marketing for eight years. Earlier, Lee spent 12 years in textile manufacturing where he engineered and managed processes and purchasing at Springs Global, Galey and Lord, and LaFrance Inds.
“We are pleased to acknowledge Jim for the dedication he brings as a valued member of our senior management team,” said Champion Thread President Matt Poovey. “He has been a key contributor to the strong growth we have experienced in recent years and we are confident that his taking on added responsibilities will only accelerate this success.”