• Pro Towel Welcomes Paul Schmitt as Controller

    PRO TOWELS WELCOMES PAUL SCHMITT AS CONTROLLER

    PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA–June 22, 2016 - Pro Towels, the industry’s largest towel supplier,announced today that Paul Schmitt has joined the company as Controller.
    Schmitt will oversee the accounting function for both Pro Towels and Superior.

    Prior to joining Pro Towels, Schmitt was the Senior Accountant for The Physical Therapy Institute,
    Pittsburgh, PA. He helped to improve their accounting processes in addition to adding stability to their accounting department.

    Schmitt’s previous experience includes a variety of accounting leadership positions with mainly oil and gas companies. Prior to The Physical Therapy Institute, Schmitt was a Project Controller for an
    international engineering firm that specialized in oil and gas projects.

    Schmitt holds a BSBA from Duquesne University with a concentration in Accounting and is a Certified
    Public Accountant. “I am honored and excited to be joining Pro Towels, one of the leaders within their industry. I look forward to helping the company grow and get to the next level” , says Schmitt.

    Schmitt will report to Chuck Lang, Chief Financial Officer, who commented, "Schmitt's addition to the
    finance department will be invaluable in helping us achieve our goals as we continue to grow and evolve".

    Pro Towels (www.protowels.com) is the largest towel supplier to the promotional product industry with
    locations on both the east and west coast. The company offers in-house screen printing and embroidery
    services to support a broad product line of beach, golf, and sport towels. Additionally, Pro Towels
    carries bathrobes and other beach accessories to complement its towel line. The Pro Towels family of
    companies also includes Kanata Blanket Company, a leader in premium blankets, décor and lifestyle
    products, and Superior, a leader in contract decorating for the promotional products industry for over
    30 years.

    2016-06-22