Outdoor blanket company Rumpl announced it has hired Tom Stolz as global director of sales and Mariah Agee as wholesale marketing manager.
Stolz and Agee’s hirings mark a strategic inflection point for Rumpl, as the brand invests in its wholesale channel and the company marks a decade in business, according to a news release.
Stolz has more than 20 years of experience in the field, most recently serving as senior director of sales for Merrell and Chaco at Wolverine Worldwide.
In the new role, he’ll join Rumpl’s leadership team and lead U.S. wholesale, international, and corporate sales.
“Rumpl’s commitment to redefining outdoor comfort resonates deeply, and the opportunity to channel that passion into expanding our reach is incredibly exciting,” said Tom Stolz, Global Director of Sales at Rumpl. “Together, we’ll create new paths, leveraging our category-leading position to enrich the outdoor experience.”
Agee will step into a new role that is intended to support Rumpl’s wholesale business by driving the company’s marketing, merchandising, and brand efforts in the specialty channel and with key accounts, according to the release.
Agee has a decade of experience in sales and marketing and also previous held roles at Wild Rye, Patagonia, and more.
“I’ve admired Tom’s work and leadership throughout my career, and I’m looking forward to collaborating with him and Mariah to drive our growth in wholesale and reach broader audiences across outdoor, sporting goods, and specialty channels,” said Josh Weichhand, vice president of global brand marketing for Rumpl.
“Our strategic focus on wholesale is a major step forward as we usher the brand into its next decade, and I am thrilled to be working with these strong individuals and Rumpl’s impressive leadership team.”
Rumpl marked 10 years in business in 2024. It was named fastest-growing camping brand in outdoor specialty for 2022 by NPD’s U.S. Outdoor Sports Retail Performance Awards.
