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Apparel Industry Veteran Yen Gao Joins SanMar as Director of Sourcing

New Role at Company to Oversee and Manage Sourcing Team

Seattle, WA - Sept. 24, 2014 – SanMar® Corporation, a leading industry supplier of apparel and accessories, today announces the addition of Yen Gao as director of sourcing. In this new position at the company, Gao will oversee and manage SanMar’s U.S. sourcing team. 

“We always strive to deliver the best products to our customers, which requires working with a vast network of supply chain vendors around the world,” said Jeremy Lott, president of SanMar. “Yen’s deep experience with well-known retail brands at their worldwide sourcing facilities helps in achieving our core values of making a difference by consistently delivering quality goods.” 

Gao brings over two decades of experience to SanMar, most recently from Kohl’s where she served as a sourcing production manager for knits. Gao has held similar positions with other brands, including Carter’s® and Abercrombie & Fitch®. 

“I’m excited to join the great team at SanMar and share my experiences in product development and supply chain management,” said Gao. “It’s all about building relationships with manufacturing resources to deliver the quality products at a fair price point.” 

SanMar® Corporation is a premier supplier of wholesale apparel and accessories including Nike Golf, OGIO®, Eddie Bauer®, Red House®, New Era®, Port Authority®, Port & Company®, District®, District Made™, CornerStone®, Sport-Tek® and Precious Cargo®. A family owned and operated business since 1971 SanMar is based in Seattle, WA with seven national distribution centers. 

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