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LaJobi Announces Company Promotions

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Robert J. Rusnack and Brian Hultz were promoted from within juvenile furniture creator LaJobi Inc., to CFO and director of sales and customer service, respectively.

Rusnack came to LaJobi in 2005 with more than 18 years of diversified financial experience. He previously served as controller for LaJobi, where he was responsible for all accounting, budgeting and finance operations. In his new role, Rusnack will continue to work with the company's parent organization in implementing financial strategies for LaJobi's five brands of juvenile furniture and related accessories, which include Bonavita, Babi Italia, Europa Baby, Graco and Nursery 101, as well as Serta crib mattresses.

Hultz joined LaJobi in 2008 with an 18-year record of driving sales in the juvenile furniture industry. Prior to his promotion, he served as national sales manager for LaJobi, where he was responsible for territory sales growth of 18 percent during his tenure. He also managed 10 independent sales representatives throughout the U.S., the customer service department, and was responsible for distributors in Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean. In his new role, Hultz will be responsible for driving all aspects of sales and customer service programs.