Focus Electrics realigns management

BLUFFDALE, Utah Focus Electrics, the recently formed manufacturer of brands 'Back to Basics' and 'West Bend,' has announced that former ceo Randy Hales has resigned to pursue other interests. Mike Carpenter will continue to oversee the combined Focus Electrics entity as president.

Additionally, the company announced the promotions of Brian Beesley, formerly the Back to Basics director of product development, to the Focus Electrics position of vp of product management; and Howard Kaney, formerly a product manager with West Bend Housewares, to the position of Focus Electrics director of product development.