Superior Uniform Group Promotes Andy Demott, Jr. to Chief Operating Officer
Superior Uniform Group Promotes Andy Demott, Jr. to Chief Operating Officer
The Board of Directors of Superior Uniform Group, Inc.® (NASDAQ:SGC) announced today that, effective May 1, 2015, Mr. Andrew D. Demott, Jr. has been promoted by the Board of Directors to Chief Operating Officer of the Company. Mr. Demott will continue to serve as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.
“Andy is integral to the prosperity of Superior Uniform Group, regularly exhibiting the leadership and financial acumen needed to achieve the Company’s goals,” said Michael Benstock, Chief Executive Officer of the Company. “He is instrumental in positioning the Company to realize its revenue and profit objectives, and we look forward to his continued leadership in driving operational excellence across the Company,” continued Mr. Benstock.
Mr. Demott previously served as the Company’s Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer since May 5, 2010. He formerly served as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer of the Company since February 8, 2002 and, prior to that, as Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer of the Company since June 15, 1998. Before joining the Company, Mr. Demott had a distinguished career in public accounting with Deloitte & Touche, LLP.
“Andy’s expanded role strengthens our management team, and focuses on executing our strategic growth initiatives as we continue to build a strong, customer-focused organization,” said Sidney Kirschner, Chairman of the Board.