Stanford, KY – The company has hired two seasoned industry veterans who will greatly improve Pitman Creek’s ability to service customers. Julia Peterson and Brenda Mock bring over 40 years of combined experience to the Pitman Creek Team.
James Coffey, President and Owner of Pitman Creek, said, “We are extremely excited to add to our best-in-class key accounts team. As our mass merchant business continues to grow, this addition will allow us to maintain our industry best customer service to that segment of the industry.”
Vice President Addison Coffey added, “Bringing on two team members as well respected in the industry as Julia and Brenda will reinforce our ability to service our customers. They embody everything it means to provide Superior Customer Service and this addition allows us to continue to grow all parts of our business. Their regional expertise and data analytics capabilities will allow us to not only better service mass merchants, but allow us to expand our regional reach to our independent dealer customers.”
Founded in 1978 in Somerset, KY, by Don and Marella Stephens, Pitman Creek has evolved from a custom lure maker to a comprehensive fishing tackle distributor. After being acquired by James S. Coffey in 1993, the company relocated to Stanford, KY, and now services over 8,000 retail doors across the country, with more than 200 full-time employees in Kentucky and Wisconsin.
The addition of two team members to the key accounts team underscores Pitman Creek’s goal to remain the top distributor in the fishing tackle industry through purposeful expansion and unwavering service. Please visit pitmancreek.com/our-people to view a full list of our sales people.
About
Pitman Creek Wholesale was founded in 1978 by Don and Marella Stephens in Somerset, Kentucky near the Lake Cumberland tributary where the company gets its name. Initially the company was a custom lure manufacturer and evolved into a full line tackle distributor. James S. Coffey purchased the company in 1993 and moved the company to Stanford, Kentucky. At that time the company primarily focused on central Kentucky tackle shops and marinas. After many years and moves, Pitman Creek is now located back in Stanford, Kentucky, and employees 125 full-time associates making them one of the largest employers in Lincoln County.
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