Wenger Corporation, an innovative manufacturer of specialized products for arts education, performing arts and athletics, has named Jeffrey L. Jollay as Vice President of Marketing and Product Development.
Jollay brings Wenger over 30 years of experience in marketing, sales, engineering and operations across diverse industries, with a successful track record managing employee teams and complex products for major global corporations.
“We’re pleased to welcome Jeff and excited about the many strengths he brings in marketing management, product development and strategic planning, targeting both domestic and international markets,” said Chris Simpson, President and CEO of Wenger. “He’s a proven leader and team builder who has demonstrated solid results throughout his distinguished career.”
Since 2007, Jollay was Vice President of Product Marketing with Masco Company, (NYSE:MAS) Taylor, Mich., a leading manufacturer of home improvement and building products and provider of related services. Previously Jollay held executive or management roles with HNI Corporation, Brunswick Corporation and Whirlpool Corporation.
“As we approach our 70th anniversary next year, Wenger continues building on our proud history of innovation, quality and service across all our markets,” commented Simpson. “Supported by our executive team and every Wenger employee, Jeff will play a key role in ensuring we capitalize on growth opportunities to expand our company’s legacy even further.”
Jollay earned a master of business administration degree from Indiana University and holds a bachelor of science degree from Western Michigan University.
About Wenger Corporation
Wenger
Corporation provides innovative, high-quality products and solutions for
music and theatre education, performing arts and athletic equipment
storage and transport. For almost 70 years Wenger has been listening to
what our customers need and then designing and manufacturing innovative,
durable and functional products to meet those needs.
In addition to headquarters in Owatonna, Minn., Wenger Corporation has international distributors. In 2011, Wenger acquired the stage rigging company, J.R. Clancy, Inc., of Syracuse, N.Y. (www.jrclancy.com). For more information, please contact Wenger at 1-800-4WENGER or visit www.wengercorp.com.
