DACOR APPOINTS LARRY LAMKINS TO NEW POSITION OF ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING

DACOR®, a leader in high-end kitchen appliance design, manufacturing and distribution, announced today the appointment of Larry Lamkins to the newly created position of assistant vice president of marketing.

DACOR APPOINTS LARRY LAMKINS TO NEW POSITION OF ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING

DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (PRWEB) June 25, 2003-DACOR®, a leader in high-end kitchen appliance design, manufacturing and distribution, announced today the appointment of Larry Lamkins to the newly created position of assistant vice president of marketing.
   Lamkins has been a key member of the DACOR management for more than seven years serving as marketing director and product support director where he was involved in launching some of DACORs biggest appliances including the Epicure 30" Dishwasher, 52" Outdoor Grill and the Epicure 60" Dual-Fuel Range. In addition, he brings over 30 years of management experience to his new position.
   Larry has been instrumental in DACORs growth and overall success for almost a decade," said S. Michael Joseph, president and chief executive officer of DACOR. His contributions have led DACOR through a high period of revenue growth and I am confident he will continue to do so in his new position."
   Prior to DACOR, Lamkins was owner of Access Kitchen and Bath, Inc., a kitchen and bath remodeling business, which specialized in design for the physically challenged. His company designed, sold and installed complete kitchens and bath. Lamkins was also the general manager of Orange County Builders Appliance Supply, a retail appliance store specializing in builder and designer markets.
   Lamkins is a certified kitchen designer, a certified bath designer and teaches part time as a college interior design instructor. He is also an army veteran who served in Vietnam.
   Founded in 1965, DACOR has introduced many industry firsts including complete ventilation systems. Based in Diamond Bar, Calif., DACOR maintains designer showrooms at corporate headquarters, Atlanta; Chicago; Baltimore, Maryland; and San Francisco. For complete information on DACOR, its product line and local dealer locations, visit www.dacor.com or contact Customer Care at (800) 793-0093.
   
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