DACOR® APPOINTS BOB LEWIS TO NEW POSITION OF ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT

DACOR®, a leader in high-end kitchen appliance design, manufacturing and distribution, announced today the appointment of Bob Lewis to the newly created position of assistant vice president, product development and support.

DIAMOND BAR, CA (PRWEB) October 3, 2003 -DACOR®, a leader in high-end kitchen appliance design, manufacturing and distribution, announced today the appointment of Bob Lewis to the newly created position of assistant vice president, product development and support. In his new role, Lewis will manage the Product Support department in addition to his current duties of running the Product Development and Product Evaluation departments. The Product Support department develops the use and care manuals and the installation instructions for all DACOR appliances.
   Lewis has been a key member of the DACOR team for more than 15 years serving in previous positions as marketing manager and director of product development and training, where he educated DACOR dealers when the company began its appliance training program in 1994. Lewis has been instrumental in launching some of DACORs biggest appliances including the Epciure® 60" Dual-Fuel Range, the Epicure 36" Wall Oven and the industry first 30" dishwasher. In addition, he brings more than 26 years of kitchen appliance management experience to his new position.

   Bobs dedication to developing quality products is just one of many examples of what makes DACOR a successful company," said S. Michael Joseph, president and chief executive officer of DACOR. I congratulate Bob on his new position and know he will continue to play a key role in developing groundbreaking products for DACOR."

Founded in 1965, DACOR has introduced many industry firsts including the only 30" wide dishwasher for the home and an outdoor grill with built in lights. 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 Assurance at (800) 793-0093.
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