Dana Brown Joins The FIESTA® Tableware Company As New Vice President of Sales

Newell, West Virginia – (December 19, 2022)– The Fiesta® Tableware Company, known for its colorfully iconic Fiesta® Dinnerware brand, is pleased to welcome Dana Brown as the company’s new Vice President, Sales. 

Brown is responsible for sales team management, driving sales strategies, focused channel management, delivering financial results, and being a valuable contributor to product development and marketing.

“I have worked closely with Fiesta throughout my career and have always had a passion for the brand,” says Brown. “I feel a great responsibility in carrying on the legacy and evolution of such an icon in the tabletop industry, especially as an American-made brand. I look forward to collaborating with our retail partners and learning about the Fiesta enthusiasts so we can continue to excite them about our new introductions.” 

The former Macy's and Bed Bath and Beyond executive brings more than 20 years of tabletop and industry experience to the position. She’s an expert in omni channel buying, product development, design, and sourcing. Brown also brings consulting experience from With Joy. 

Brown replaces Rich Brinkman, who plans to retire in Spring 2023. He joined the company in 2006. 

“As someone who has been on the retail side of the industry, Dana brings a fresh perspective to our business,” says Liz McIlvain, President of The Fiesta Tableware Company. “When we were looking for someone to fill this position, there was no question Dana would be a good fit. Not only are her skills and experience impressive, but as a retailer she always understood the power of our brand.”

Both Brown and Brinkman will help introduce the new Fiesta Dinnerware color January 10-16, 2023, at the Atlanta Market at AmericasMart® in the Fiesta Dinnerware Showroom by The Fiesta Tableware Company, Building 2, Floor 9, Suite 941.

About Fiesta® Dinnerware, Made In The USA 

Designed by Frederick Hurten Rhead in 1936, Fiesta Dinnerware is among the most collected dinnerware in the world. Colorful and iconic Fiesta Dinnerware is lead safe and dishwasher, microwave and oven safe. Fiesta has quality durability with an unprecedented 5-year chip replacement warranty. For more information, visit: fiestafactorydirect.com. Also visit Fiesta on Instagram: @fiestadinnerware, Facebook: Fiesta Dinnerware, Pinterest: Fiesta Dinnerware and TikTok: @fiestadinnerware. 

About The Fiesta Tableware Company 

Founded in 1871 and renamed in 2020, The Fiesta® Tableware Company is known for Fiesta®, the colorful brand of dinnerware that has been made in the USA since 1936. For more information about The Fiesta Tableware Company, visit fiestatableware.com.