John Seymour, Steve Schroeder join Victor

Both had been at Quaker Fabric

Joan Gunin -- Furniture Today, September 24, 2008

SAINT-GEORGES, Quebec — John Seymour and Steve Schroeder, both veterans of Quaker Fabric, have joined textiles producer Victor Group in newly created sales positions.

Seymour has been named account manager and will help oversee the residential textiles sales team. Schroeder is international sales manager, responsible for recruiting and overseeing Victor's international representatives.

"We are excited to be able to be able to add John and Steve to our sales team," said Jean-Francois Gagnon, sales director for Victor. "I am confident that with their years of experience and industry knowledge they will be able to help us provide our customers an unprecedented level of support and service."

Seymour began his career in 1973 and spent 12 years with Quaker as Southeast sales manager and manager of national accounts.

Schroeder spent 15 years in varied sales management roles with Quaker, most recently as director of international sales.

Victor acquired the assets of Fall River, Mass.-based Quaker last year.