BOLLMAN HAT COMPANY NAMES PABLO ALVAREZ SALES MANAGER FOR SOUTHEAST U.S.

Pennsylvania-based Bollman Hat Company announced today that Pablo Alvarez has been appointed as the sales manager for the southeast region of the United States.

Alvarez will represent the Kangol, Bailey of Hollywood, Bailey Western, Betmar, Kaminski, Pantropic, and Country Gentleman brands.

Alvarez comes to Bollman Hat Company with extensive experience in the headwear industry and relationships with retailers and factories all over the world. He most recently worked with World Hat Company, representing the Mayser, Cappellificio, Cervo, Barbisio, Panizza, and Doria brands in North America.

Alvarez will report to Nick Rongione, director of specialty stores and new business channels in North America.

“Bollman Hat Company is America’s oldest hat maker and celebrates 150 years in 2018,” said Don Rongione, president and CEO of Bollman Hat Company. “Providing our retailers with industry-leading brands, innovative product, and phenomenal service has allowed us to survive since 1868. Pablo’s passion for headwear and his people skills are extraordinary and he will help us serve our hat retailers for years to come.”