Delta Apparel expands its financial leadership team to support growth initiatives
GREENVILLE S.C. November 09, 2022–(BUSINESS WIRED)–Delta Apparel, Inc. (NYSE American : DLA), a leader in lifestyle and activewear products, and direct-to garment digital printing, today announced the appointment of Jason Bates to its Vice President of Finance for the Delta Group business segment.
Matt Miller, President of Delta Group, said, “We are happy to welcome Jason to our Delta Group team. Jason will lead the finance function and be responsible for forecasting, planning and budgeting as well as reporting for the Delta Group. His financial experience and leadership ability will make him a valuable asset in implementing key processes that will support the long-term strategic vision for the company and its growth.
Jason joins Delta Apparel having nearly 20 years of experience in accounting and financial leadership. He also has a solid track record of supporting global businesses and building them. Jason most recently served as Director of Business Planning and Analysis & Commercial Finance at Interface, Inc., a global flooring company specializing in carbon neutral carpet tile and resilient flooring. Jason was responsible for the financial operations of Interface’s US, Canada, and Latin America businesses. Jason previously worked at Newell Brands, a $15 billion global manufacturer and marketer of consumer and commercial products, serving in progressive financial leadership roles including Plant Controller, Operations Finance Manager, SAP Senior Project Manager, and Senior Manager of Global Business Planning & Analysis.
Jason has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, with a focus in Accounting, from the University of Vermont.
About Delta Apparel, Inc.
Delta Apparel, Inc., along with its operating subsidiaries, DTG2Go, LLC, Salt Life, LLC, and M.J. Soffe, LLC, is a vertically-integrated, international apparel company that designs, manufactures, sources, and markets a diverse portfolio of core activewear and lifestyle apparel products under the primary brands of Salt Life®, Soffe®, and Delta. The Company is a market leader within the direct-to garment digital printing and fulfillment industry. It brings DTG2Go technology to its customers’ supply chains. The Company is a leader in the sale of casual and athletic products through a range of channels and tiers. These include independent and specialty stores as well as better department stores and mid-tier retailers. Mass merchants and ecommerce sites, the U.S. Military, and business-to-business ecommerce sites. The Company’s products are also made available direct-to-consumer on its websites at www.saltlife.com, www.soffe.com and www.deltaapparel.com as well as through its branded retail stores. The Company’s operations are located throughout the United States, Honduras, El Salvador, and Mexico, and it employs approximately 8,600 people worldwide. Additional information about the Company is available at www.deltaapparelinc.com.
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