The Leisure Collective Continues Expansion

The Leisure Collective, Inc. (“TLC”), distributor of globally recognized brands ‘Creatures of Leisure’, ‘OTIS Eyewear’, and ‘sito shades’ is excited to announce the appointment of 4 new full-time employees.

Appointed to the position of CFO, Chris Stratton joins TLC with years of hands-on leadership and financial management excellence as part of emerging and well-respected organizations.

“Chris brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in finance strategy to our group, and we couldn’t be happier for the positive impact he is making to the leadership team and company as a whole,” says Eric Carlson, President of TLC, Inc.

“I am very excited to be joining the fantastic TLC team and look forward to a great ride ahead as we build the Company and take it to the next level” Stratton said.

To amplify Influencer and Email Marketing efforts Samantha Gerard comes to TLC with great experience across consumer and professional service brands leading a wide range of digital marketing programs. Her understanding of the outdoor lifestyle and consumer connections will drive the brand visibility and awareness campaigns from coast to coast.

With a focus on creating deeper partnerships with independent retailers across all  brands, they are excited to announce the addition of sales talent to key territories in the North-East and Mid-Atlantic regions.

Coming on board in January, Will Randall-Goodwin exclusively represents TLC for the Northeast region from New Jersey to Maine. This massive territory will get excellence service due to Will’s deep education from specialty retail while at Farias Surf & Sport, being on the road for Patagonia, his ability to tell compelling product stories, and his New Jersey surf community roots.

Representing TLC throughout the Mid-Atlantic region starting in March, Eric Dranginis is excited to bring his deep love of surfing and tremendous work ethic to retail partners up and down the coast from his hometown of Wilmington, NC. It’s a small world where Eric returns to TLC after previously working for the company managing warehouse operations a few years ago out in California, so TLC welcomes him back to the crew.

“Our continuing investment in new and internal talent speaks to our goal of becoming a ‘small giant’ of brands under private ownership. We openly welcome the new members to our team and look forward to seeing their impact across the US” Carlson said. “Congratulations to all of these incredibly talented people and special thanks to the sales predecessors Mark Angelillo (New England), Tommy Ihnken (NY/NJ), and Brad Harrell (Mid-Atlantic) respectively.”

The Leisure Collective Inc. is a privately held Company, based in Carlsbad California, and is the exclusive distributor in North, Central, South America and Caribbean Islands of ‘Creatures of Leisure’, ‘OTIS Eyewear’, and ‘sito shades’ specializing in premium surfing hardware accessories & high-quality eyewear. TLC Inc operates in the surf and action sports category