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Press Releases
September 15, 2004
Palm City, Fla. – September 15, 2004 – International Wholesale Tile (IWT), a value-added distributor of ceramic, porcelain and natural stone floor and wall coverings and a subsidiary of IWT Tesoro Corporation (OTC:IWTT.OB) of Westport, Conn., announced today the appointment of two key executives to its management team.
With more than 20 years of experience in banking, corporate accounting and related software system implementation, Ann Marie Renze has joined IWT as manager of IT/corporate finance. A certified public accountant with a bachelor’s of science from Pennsylvania State University, Renze was most recently with Matrix Integrated Solutions in Erie, Penn. Her responsibilities with IWT include managing the accounting department including accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit and claims.
Previously operations manager with M&M Restaurant Supply/Keystone Foods Corporation of Springfield, Ohio, a distributor within the McDonald’s supply chain, Rick McCoy has joined IWT as director of warehouse operations. McCoy will be responsible for IWT’s four-building, 220,000-square foot warehouse and distribution center, including supply chain and facilities management, market relations, logistics, inventory control and more. McCoy has 25 years of industry experience and holds a warehouse management certificate from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Va.
“IWT has recruited top talent to assist the company in growing strategically with a focus on maintaining excellent customer service while delivering quality material,” said Paul Boucher, president. “With the addition of Ann Marie and Rick, two core departments that link directly to customer satisfaction have strong leadership.”
About International Wholesale Tile
International Wholesale Tile is a Palm City, Fla.-based supplier of the finest quality tile materials available direct to allied distributors. Founded in 1994, IWT has grown to employ 115 people and maintain more than eleven million square feet of inventory in its facility. The company’s brands include Tesoro, a collection of premium porcelain tiles, borders and accents from around the world; International Collection, a factory-direct and truckload brand for dealers who stock material; Villa Real, a mix of large-format ceramic and porcelain material available in cut order/job pack quantities at aggressive prices; Cornerstone, the IWT program for builder-based dealers; and Elements, a brand created exclusively for dealers whose builder customers represent 30 percent or more of their total business. As one of the industry’s most focused distributors, the company’s mission is to deliver tile products and services with unwavering quality. For more information, call 800-340-TILE (8453) or email Ryan Roth at rroth@iwttesoro.com. On the Web: www.internationalwholesaletile.com and www.tesorocollection.com.
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