Summit names new VP sales

Summit Chemical Co., manufacturer of environmentally responsible products for landscapes and ponds, has promoted Bill Hoffpauir to the post of VP sales.

Hoffpauir is responsible for national sales activities for Summit’s retail product line marketed under the brand name Summit Responsible Solutions.

In his new capacity, Hoffpauir will work with distributors, retailers and manufacturers’ representatives to provide them with sales information and support, focusing primarily on top-selling Summit products including Mosquito Dunks and Clear-Water Barley Straw, and several others.

Hoffpauir joined Summit in 2007 as regional sales manager. He was responsible for the East Coast and southern regions of the country, coordinating the sales and promotional activities.

“We are absolutely delighted to have someone of Bill Hoffpauir’s experience and expertise overseeing our national sales operations,” said Jonathan Cohen, president of Summit. “Bill will work to further expand the distribution of our products into retail stores and make consumers aware of the value and reliability of Summit Responsible Solutions products.”

Prior to joining Summit, Hoffpauir worked for Central Garden and Pet as a distribution manager in multiple locations throughout the United States.