KESON LLC HIRES PATRICK KEARL AS NATIONAL SALES MANAGE

Words: Revti Kaura

Established sales leader will oversee distributor relationships in Western US & Canada


Aurora, IL — October 20th, 2021: Keson LLC welcomes Patrick Kearl to the Keson sales team as a National Sales Manager. Patrick lives in Salt Lake City and will manage the Western region including Oregon, Washington, Alaska, California, Hawaii, Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, and Western Canada.


Patrick brings over 20 years of sales management experience and is very well-respected by distributors and sales representatives. He has long-standing relationships with many of the buying groups and tradeshows within the industry. Kearl received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Utah.


In his new position, Kearl will be responsible for working with distributors and independent sales representatives to increase market penetration and drive sales in the western region for both the Keson and SOLA brands.


“We are very excited to have Patrick on board.  His strong relationships, knowledge of the industry and experience in the territory make him an ideal fit on our team.” said Aaron Nosek, President of Keson LLC. “He will help us expand on our training efforts and continue our growth in our existing distribution channels. Additionally, his passion, work ethic, and positive demeanor align perfectly with our culture.”


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