ITA Elects Patrick Shelton to Board

August 28, 2020  by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry   

“I am very excited to be adding another member to our board,” said Kelly DiFoggio, president of the ITA board of directors. “Not only does Patrick represent one of our oldest member companies but his knowledge and enthusiasm for the industry will be a great addition.”

Shelton has been in the textile industry for nearly a decade. He graduated in 2010 with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Sewanee, The University of the South. In addition to excelling academically, Shelton also played football during his tenure at Sewanee. He began his career at Valdese Weavers in 2011 and spent his first two years working and learning the manufacturing processes. Shelton transitioned into a sales role in 2013, steadily grew his sales experience and was named vice president of sales in January 2019.

Shelton joins the current ITA Board of Directors which includes: Kelly DiFoggio of Stein Fibers and ITA President; Kathryn Richardson of Libeco and  ITA Vice President; Mendy Kearns of Hamilton Fabric Sales and ITA Treasurer; Nathan Copeland, Highland House Furniture; Carmen Herndon Barbee, Ballard Designs; David Lappert, Kravet Inc.; Dada Patil, Catania Fabrics; Katherine Shoaf, Radiate Textiles; and David Stunda, Barbarossa Leather.