Optic Nerve Announces New Brand Manager & Staff Additions
Mountain Shades, Inc, the Denver-based sport sunglass manufacturer announced today the promotion of Gregory Niver to Optic Nerve Brand Manager, the premier brand in the company’s optical portfolio.
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DENVER, CO. (January 26, 2011) – Mountain Shades, Inc, the Denver-based sport sunglass manufacturer announced today the promotion of Gregory Niver to Optic Nerve Brand Manager, the premier brand in the company’s optical portfolio. Niver will continue to serve in his current role as regional sales manager, but will have the added responsibility of overseeing the overall direction of the Optic Nerve brand, including identifying strategic opportunities for all areas of the business.
Niver has worked for Mountain Shades, Inc. for five years beginning as the marketing coordinator prior to moving into the regional sales manager role in 2008.
“Gregory has done an outstanding job in every role he has played in our company over the past five years,†said Bill Cotton, president of Optic Nerve. “We are excited to have him increase his focus on the success of the Optic Nerve brand.â€
In addition to Niver’s promotion, the company also announced the addition of a new account executive, Beau Merlini. Merlini will be based at the company’s Wheat Ridge headquarters and will be responsible for managing customer service for the company’s key accounts.
For more information on Optic Nerve, visit www.nerveusa.com or call (303) 462-0444.
About Optic Nerve and Mountain Shades
Based in Colorado’s mountain playground, Optic Nerve and Mountain Shades have been making performance-driven, price-conscious eyewear for over 25 years. Optic Nerve is Colorado to the core and has tested product in and out of rivers, lakes, mountains, plains, forest and more. To meet all of their adventure needs, the company continually finds ways to blend style and technology to deliver durable and comfortable eyewear with high-end performance and a lifetime guarantee, allowing consumers to spend their money on other gear besides their sunglasses. All styles have the same 100 percent UVA and UVB protection; lightweight, durable construction; and fashion-conscious styling found in more expensive brands, at a fraction of the price. For more information visit, www.nerveusa.com.
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