Bob Timberlake firm promotes Jim Slagle, Malcolm Robertson

Both have been with company for years

Thomas Russell -- Furniture Today, September 23, 2009

LEXINGTON, N.C. — Bob Timberlake Inc., which manages product development and marketing related to Bob Timberlake's art, has promoted two longtime executives.

Jim Slagle has been named president of the company's brand division and Malcolm Robertson has been named director of retail operations, a new position.

Slagle's role was previously handled by Dan Timberlake, who remains chief operating officer and general counsel for Bob Timberlake Inc. and now will focus on strategic issues.

Slagle has been with the organization for more than 10 years and has overseen the company's apparel division and management of Bob Timberlake licensing operations. In his new role, he will manage sales, advertising, marketing, events and promotions relating to licensed product, including Timberlake's furniture line.

Slagle reports to Dan and Bob Timberlake.

Robertson has been with the company for 15 years and has been responsible for developing the company's catalog and Internet sales operations. In his new position, he reports to Slagle and will oversee the company's retail strategies and management of various channels such as e-commerce, catalog and stores in Lexington and Blowing Rock, N.C. He also will work with company Merchandise Manager Pam Sink to coordinate retail strategies.