Dallas Paquette has been named president of Toronto’s Everlast. Mike Bruno stays on as CEO of Everlast Group. A number of other Everlast executives have been given broader responsibities. The company provided the following breakdown.
Dallas Paquette
Dallas Paquette has been appointed president of Everlast. Since joining Everlast in 2020, Paquette has made significant contributions to Everlast’s success in all aspects of business. With extensive senior management experience in companies of all sizes, Paquette is a creative and compassionate leader with a knack for bringing people together. He will be responsible for executing the strategic plan and will oversee all day-to-day operations.Â
Johnny Bruno has been appointed vice-president of supply chain and logistics. Having grown up in the business, Johnny has deep connections with all stakeholders in the Everlast family. He will collaborate with vendors, suppliers and installation teams to strengthen these already strong relationships.Â
Vince Porcelli has been appointed vice-president of sales and marketing. Porcelli has been leading the Ontario sales team for over a decade and now takes over sales and marketing on a national basis. He is a dedicated professional with a deep understanding of the business and is excited to consolidate and grow Everlast’s efforts.Â
Mike Slapman will continue in his role as vice-president of finance and administration. Slapman has extensive executive expertise in businesses throughout the construction and manufacturing industries. His clear-eyed approach to solving business problems gives Everlast an unparalleled advantage as it navigates new and exciting challenges.Â
Rob Steeves will continue to operate in his role as vice-president of manufacturing operations. With his deep experience in both manufacturing and product design, Steeves’ impact has already been felt at Everlast. A “big listener” to his core, he has shown a considerable skill in diving deep into business challenges and building consensus.Â
Mike Bruno will continue in his role as CEO of the Everlast Group, working closely with the family board, chaired by Michael Andrade, to represent the Bruno family’s continued interest. “Together, we will collaborate with Everlast and our associated business entities to develop and drive long-term strategy, business development, earnings growth for our shareholders, and acquisitions and strategic partnerships,” Bruno said. “I am thrilled to appoint this incredibly talented team, which will help to consolidate Everlast’s tremendous gains over the past few years.”
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