JPMA Elects 2001 Officers And Board of Directors

Furniture World Magazine

The Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) announces the recent election of the 2001 officers and board of directors. These individuals were elected at the JPMA Annual Spring Meeting held this past month in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Elected to the officer positions are Brenda Liistro, Playtex Products, chairman; Dale Schipper, Peg Perego USA, Inc., vice chairman; and Andy Newmark, Kolcraft, treasurer. Outgoing chairman, Katherine Gold of Gold Bug will serve on the board for one year as past chairman. Dan Orsini, Chicco U.S.A., Inc.; Renee Pepys-Lowe, CoCaLo; Nanci Freeman, Crown Crafts; Rick Frank, Evenflo; Ron Sidman, The First Years; Greg Mansker, Graco Children's Products, Junior Winokur, Lamaze Publishing Company; Bengt Lager, Regal Lager; and John Jago, Springs Industries, Inc. are elected to the board of directors as members. The Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association, Inc. is a national trade organization of 400 companies in the United States, Canada and Mexico. These companies manufacture and/or import infant products such as cribs, car seats, strollers, bedding, and a wide range of accessories and decorative items. For more information on becoming a member of JPMA, or for information on other JPMA programs and services, contact JPMA at 17000 Commerce Parkway, Suite C, Mt. Laurel, NJ, 08054; phone: 856-439-0500 or fax: 856-439-0525.