Schönox names Steve Hobbs regional business manager, technical sales

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Florence, Ala.—Steve Hobbs recently joined the HPS Schönox team to serve the Arizona, Nevada,
New Mexico and El Paso, Texas areas as a regional business manager, technical sales.

Hobbs has over 40 years of experience in the flooring industry from installations of all flooring materials to selling commercial products to distributors and contractors. He has experience in setting up distribution, advising customers, conducting site inspections and communicating across all industry partners.

“Our ongoing commitment to increase nationwide coverage of sales and operation led us to look for an addition to our team, and we are very fortunate to find someone 
of Hobbs’ caliber to fulfill this role,” said Dave Lepird Sr., vice president of sales, North America. “His wealth of experience in the floor industry makes him an important addition to
HPS Schönox. Using his technical approach, he can educate many people about our products and their advantages. I’m confident that Hobbs will play a key role in providing exceptional service and high-quality solutions for our clients.”

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