Dallas, Texas -- Haggar Clothing Co. announces the promotion of Tim Lyons to President of Sales for Haggar Brand and Private Label. Lyons had previously been Senior Vice President of Sales, National Sales Manager for Haggar Men’s Wear. Reporting to Mr. Lyons will be all sales executives responsible for Haggar branded men's wear products, as well as all sales executives responsible for private label products. He will report directly to Jim Lewis, President and Chief Executive Officer.

Mr. Lyons rose through Haggar, beginning as a sales trainee in Chicago. In 1993, he became National Sales Manager for Haggar's casual business and launched Haggar's first sport shirt line. His many contributions to the company continued to grow and nurture the business, and in 2006 he was promoted to Senior Vice President.  His new post as President of Sales will allow him to play a more significant role in the future of the Haggar.

Jim Lewis, Haggar’s Chief Executive Officer, explains Tim’s new role, saying,  “As President of Sales for Haggar Brand and Private Label, Tim and his team will be responsible for the development of strategic growth initiatives with our major retail partners.” 

Haggar Clothing Co. is a leading marketer of men’s casual and dress apparel and women’s sportswear, with global headquarters in Dallas, TX.  Haggar markets in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the United Kingdom.  Haggar also holds exclusive licenses in the United States to use the Claiborne , Kenneth Cole New York ,Kenneth Cole Reaction and Unlisted trademarks to manufacture, market and sell men’s shorts and pants in men’s classification pant departments.  For more information visit the Haggar website at http://www.haggar.com.