Vantage Apparel is pleased to welcome Keith Hughes as New England Sales Account Manager, where he will oversee the New England region, including Western New York, Massachusetts, Maine, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, and Vermont.
Keith brings more than 20 years of sales experience in the apparel industry. Most recently, he was with Cotton Heritage, and prior to that spent more than seven years covering the Northeast with Cutter & Buck and Ahead LLC. His extensive background, strong industry relationships, and customer-first mindset make Keith a valuable addition to the Vantage team.
“The number one thing that excited me was meeting Ira and the team in Las Vegas,” said Hughes. “There was such a positive team atmosphere, and everyone I spoke with was incredibly welcoming. As a former college athlete, I thrive in an environment where people work together as a team, and the more I learned about Vantage’s production facilities, warehouses, and decoration capabilities, the more I knew this was the perfect opportunity for me to help grow the Northeast.”
He added, “After seeing and feeling the quality of the Vantage products, along with the Polo Ralph Lauren, Greg Norman, and Lane Seven offerings, I knew my clients would feel confident presenting these products to their own customers. I also love that Vantage is a family business, because I grew up in a family business myself. My goal is to continue building long-lasting, trusted relationships with both current and new clients throughout the Northeast.”
“Keith has been a great addition to the Vantage team and has already made an impact in the region,” said Sean Macilvain, Vice President of Business Development. “Keith has proven to be a great asset to customers, and we could not be more excited to have him on board.”
Based in Acton, Massachusetts, Keith grew up in Wilbraham, Massachusetts, where he was a high school All-American in lacrosse and played junior hockey for the Springfield Pics. He is a graduate of SUNY Potsdam, where he earned the Presidents Cup Award in marketing and remains the only player in school history to lead both the hockey and lacrosse teams in scoring. When he is not traveling throughout the Northeast, Keith enjoys spending time with his son, Tyler, and daughter, Ashley, coaching them in both hockey and lacrosse.
For more information, contact Keith Hughes at keithh@vantageapparel.com.