Envision Outdoor Living Products, manufacturer of Envision composite decking and Fairway deck railings, hired three sales team members: Stephen Crane and Joe Stubler as regional sales managers and Shane Palmateer as business development manager.
Crane will serve as regional sales manager for Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana. In previous sales roles, Crane has worked for Acme Brick and fiber cement manufacturer Nichiha.
“Stephen has worked on both the manufacturer and distributor sides of the aisle,” Kyle Warwick, director of sales for Envision Outdoor Living Products, said in a prepared statement. “His dual understanding of these perspectives will serve the company and our customers well as we continue to grow in this important south central market.”
In his role, Stubler will manage Wisconsin, Illinois, and Iowa. In his 30 years in the building products manufacturing and distribution industries, Stubler has worked for Boral Building Products, Hines Supply, and Alexander Lumber.
“With three decades in the business, Jose has a clear perspective of the obstacles our customers face at all stages of the channel—and how we as a manufacturer can solve them,”Warwick said. “Adaptable and adept at building relationships, Joe will be a tremendous asset and resource for our customers as they create beautiful and innovative outdoor spaces.”
Palmateer will serve as business development manager for the Carolinas and southern Virginia. He most recently worked for six years in sales for the alcohol beverage industry.
“Shane has an intimate familiarity with the two-step sales industry in both business strategy and customer-facing positions,” Warwick said. “We know his tenacity and passion for growing brands through education will make him a valuable member of our team.”
