Carhartt Appoints New Senior Vice President of Sales

New SVP of Sales to Lead Strategic Sales and Customer Service Objectives

DEARBORN, Mich. – (Feb. 25, 2014) Carhartt, America’s premium work wear brand since 1889, announced today the hiring of its newest member of the Senior Management Team, Joe Monahan.  Appointed Senior Vice President of Sales for Carhartt, Monahan will assist in the development and execution of the company’s strategic objective to build an outstanding experience for its consumers through retail and distributor business partners.  

Monahan will partner with the product, marketing and planning teams to ensure the experience translates across all aspects of Carhartt’s consumer and distributor channels. Monahan will report directly to Linda Hubbard, President and Chief Operating Officer.

Monahan spent 18 years at Nike serving in a variety of leadership and general management roles.  His most recent positions included Vice President/General Manager of Nike SPARQ Performance Training, Vice President/General Manager of Nike Livestrong and Vice President of North American Sales.  A native of Montana, Monahan earned his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Montana and began his career as a CPA with Moss Adams in Portland, Oregon.

“In anticipation of continued growth, we are very pleased to welcome Joe to our Carhartt family to help us continue our legacy of unprecedented customer service with his unique and creative strategies,” explained Hubbard.  “With Joe’s industry experience and eagerness for innovation, we could not have chosen a more fitting addition to the Senior Leadership Team.”

Monahan’s appointment is effective immediately.

About Carhartt, Inc

Established in 1889, Carhartt is a global premium work wear brand with a rich heritage of developing rugged apparel for workers on and off the job. Headquartered in Dearborn, Mich., with approximately 4,900 employees worldwide, Carhartt is privately owned and managed by the descendants of the company‘s founder, Hamilton Carhartt.

For more information, visit www.carhartt.com.


Source Carhartt Inc. by Lindy Mueller through press release ©


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Carhartt / Erica Salomon / (313) 749-6632/ esalomon@carhartt.com