RAEN OPTICS TAPS JOHN GOTHARD AS ITS NEW VP OF SALES

Southern California-based handmade eyewear brand Raen Optics has hired John Gothard as its new VP of Sales. With over 30 years of experience in the action sports industry and 15 years exclusively in eyewear, Gothard brings a long history in brand management with industry leading brands such as Quiksilver, Sanuk, Spy and Arnette.

Over the past three years Raen has experienced tremendous growth in the eyewear category. With his years of experience in brand management, Gothard will be working with retail accounts to ensure Raen maintains its level of authenticity in a time of such rapid growth.

“I’ve seen first-hand what John can do in eyewear,” said Jeff Fitzhugh, CEO of Raen Optics. “With Raen’s explosive growth we needed a seasoned professional. John brings years of experience working with accessory brands with an in store presence. I’m excited to work alongside him as is the entire Raen team.”

“Action sports is where my passion has been and I’ve been a huge fan of the brand for quite some time,” said Gothard. “I’ve spent 15 years of my career in eyewear and I’m really looking forward to contributing to such an iconic brand as Raen.”