Cooler company gets seasoned sales help based in B’ville

Igloo Products Corp., named Terri Brooks VP strategic accounts as part of a larger sales reorganization and said she would be based in Bentonville.

Katy, Texas-based Igloo said the addition of Brooks to her newly created position and the addition of David D’Auteuil as VP new business development would accelerate the momentum the company has achieved from new product introductions and aggressive marketing.

“We are fortunate to have this duo of talented sales professionals who have just the right skill sets in each of their respective areas to take us to the next level,” said Igloo EVP global sales Tony Carfagno. “We’re optimistic that this team will support more rapid growth as Igloo continues to expand beyond its traditional markets into new territory.”

Brooks spent the past 18 years with The Coleman Company, most recently serving as SVP national accounts. Although based in Bentonville, Brooks with have responsibility for such other national accounts as Kmart, Walgreens, Ace and others.

D’Auteuil was most recently with GSC Technology Products and has also worked for The Coleman Company, Confluence Watersports and Johnson Outdoors. He will be based in New Hampshire and have responsibility for Igloo’s specialty business, including Bass Pro, Cabelas, Henry’s Tackle, Brunswick Boat Group, and BJ’s Wholesale Club, as well as other marine and sporting goods accounts.