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NewsMakers Natura World promotes Miller Cambridge, OntariO-based mattress and sleep accessories manufacturer Natura World has promoted Scott Miller to executive vice president of U.S. sales, a newly created position. He continues to manage the company’s U.S. sales force and reports to President Ralph Rossdeutscher. Since joining Natura in 2008, Miller has been responsible for identifying and developing a number of initiatives, including the acquisition of NexGel and MediWedge. He also orchestrated Natura’s launch of its GreenSpring innerspring line and currently leads the charge in developing a line of Sharper Image mattresses. Before joining Natura, Miller was senior vice president of sales at International Bedding Co. and a corporate vice president at Simmons Bedding Co. “Scott’s exceptional performance and leadership have fostered a strong and dynamic team across the United States,” Rossdeutscher said. “This promotion is a result of Scott’s significant contributions to Natura and his ability to act strategically.” Mattress maker Anatomic Global has named Patrick Johnson executive director of its WorldBed initiative to aid Haitians displaced by 80 | BedTimes | April 2010 the catastrophic Jan. 12 earthquake near Port-au-Prince. The company’s goal is to raise $7.4 million to facilitate the delivery of 200,000 beds Comfort Solutions names Zupkus to chief finance post M attress licensing group Comfort Solutions, which has headquarters in Willowbrook, Ill., has appointed Vincent Zupkus senior vice Vincent Zupkus president and chief financial officer. Previously, he served as senior vice president of finance for the former Spring Air Co., which he first joined in 1996 as corporate controller. Prior to that, he served as controller for several wholesale distributors of consumer products and spent nearly a decade with a Chicago-area public accounting firm. “Vince brings a wealth of both financial management practice and mattress industry experience at a time when Comfort Solutions is seeing significant gains in sales and market share,” said Dave Roberts, Comfort Solutions president and chief operating officer. Zupkus is based at the company’s headquarters and reports to Roberts. Anatomic Global appoints WorldBed director Short Sutton leaving ISPA for Entomological Society Debi Sutton has announced her resignation from the International Sleep Products Association to lead membership and marketing efforts at the Entomological Society of America. Sutton joined ISPA in 2001, most recently serving as vice president of marketing and member services. The Entomological Society serves the professional and scientific needs of 6,000 entomologists and others in related disciplines. Sutton begins Debi Sutton her new job in early April. ”Everyone on the ISPA staff and our many members who have had the pleasure of working with Debi will sorely miss the skills she brought to her job, her sense of humor and team spirit. We wish her the best of luck,” said Ryan Trainer, ISPA executive vice president and general counsel. to the country. Anatomic Global is based in Corona, Calif. Johnson will focus on strategic growth opportunities and oversee fund-raising efforts. He has more than 25 years of experience in manufacturing and business development. He previously was chief executive officer of Pro-Dex Inc. Prior to that, Johnson held positions at Sybron Dental, Tycom Dental and Dabico Inc. “I really see it as a calling to use my leadership and business skills in such a way that it can make a difference to so many people in need,” Johnson said. WorldBed is a rolled, portable foam sleep surface. Anatomic Global originally designed, manufactured and delivered 3,000 of the beds to victims of Hurricane Katrina along the U.S. Gulf Coast in 2005. www.sleepproducts.org/bedtimes
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