John J. Thomas Email & Phone Number

Denton, Nc, Us

Denton, North Carolina

LEGEND® Compression Tactical is a national brand and market leader of graduated compression tactical boot socks to the Military and Law Enforcement. Our LEGEND® Compression Wear Division focuses on compression products sold to running stores, outdoor/hiking stores & medical market.Visit us: www.legendcompressionwear.com & www.legendcompressiontactical.comAt LEGEND® Compression Wear, we are focused on improving the performance of every athlete—from the casual jogger to the competitive triathlete. Our sports compression socks & sleeves are designed with you in mind so you can perform at your best. Our mission is to extend the health your legs so you can enjoy all the activities you love in life longer.Our LEGEND TUFF® Compression Merino Wool Hike/Outdoor socks are a favorite for all outdoor adventures.We are also a proud supplier to the Military. Our LEGEND TUFF® Compression Merino Wool Tactical Boot Socks are currently worn by the US Navy SEAL's, Army, Marines and Air Force. LEGEND® products can be purchased directly or through our many distributors. We are on the GSA schedule 84 contract, DLA-TLS contract and FedMall. You can also find LEGEND Compression Tactical Boot Socks at many tactical retail stores and our www.legendcompressiontactical.com website.LEGEND® Compression Wear is a North Carolina based company located in the heart of the textile mill industry. All of our LEGEND® Sports Compression and LEGEND TUFF® products are proudly produced in NC - Made in the USA!We also offer a full line of LEGEND LEGWEAR™ Compression Therapy products. Our fashionable legwear delivers graduated compression for the support of your legs and feet. Our fashionable compression line of sheers and socks are not only stylish, but also promote better blood circulation in your legs. You'll love the way your legs feel!Interested in becoming a distributor or sales representative for the LEGEND® brand, contact: john@legendwearcompressionwear.com; Direct: 336.859.0226

Denton, North Carolina

Timber Rock Marketing (TRM) is a small business consulting & sourcing company. Strategic and operational consulting is our core competency. Helping small businesses grow to the next level is our primary focus. As a trusted partner, our clients have come to rely on TRM to help them manage many of their operational needs (sales, marketing, manufacturing, QA, sourcing). We can help with assessing your business and make strategic & directional recommendations. Let us help you develop an effective "easy-to-understand" business plan. TRM can review your current product offering and recommend additional new products or categories to drive future growth. Through our experience and network, TRM can help you source important new products for your business.Mr. John Thomas has over 25 years in "Fortune 500" Corporate Sales & Marketing. His tenure is in global marketing where he has had the opportunity to lead large businesses valued at several hundred million dollars in sales a year. John has also led and managed several small businesses where he has "worn many hats" as necessitated by a small business operation. This combination of experience continues to benefit TRM clients.Timber Rock Marketing, LLC (i.e TRM) is also the parent company of the successful LEGEND® Compression Wear company where Mr Thomas is President & Founder. LEGEND is a separate business operation. Based on our experience, TRM can offer clients strategic consulting advice and services to small businesses looking to take their business to the next level. If interesting in talking , please call or email Mr. Thomas below.Office: 336.859.0226Email: jjthomas100@verizon.net

Eti Division, Asheboro, Nc

Leadership of the Commercial and R&D organizations. Responsible for global growth of the medical compression therapy business.Enjoyed full leadership of the commercial sales and R&D organizations. Responsible for the global growth of the medical & sports compression therapy business. Products include Sheer Knee Highs, Thigh Highs, Panty Hose and mens & women's socks (sports, dress, casual trouser, diabetic, fashion). DJO is the global market leader for private-label graduated compression hosiery with over 80% market share. Created major market expansion into the “fast growing” $100 million sports compression sock segment. Our innovative advances in sports compression has resulted in the best athletic compression products available today. Key sales channels include OEM customers, Acute Care, independent pharmacy/DME, sports consumer retail, catalog and a successful ecommerce business model.

Market Leader in 3D Digital Implant DentistryLeadership of the North American organization including direct sales & distribution, marketing, customer service, production, finance and HR functions along with full P&L and commercial responsibility for the region.* Exceeded 75% market share in all major product categories.* Customer Satisfaction ratings of 97.8% for all Customer Service “remote service” Support.Materialise Dental (MDI) is the world market leader in 3D digital dentistry. The SimPlant® planning software technology offers clinicians a comprehensive 3D system for accurate and predicable dental implant treatment. The company’s custom made SurgiGuide® drill guides provide a seamless link between the implant planning process and the patient’s actual implant surgery.

Global Business Leadership: Global Executive Director of Marketing for MEDRAD’s Magnetic Resonance radiology business, responsible for leading WW Marketing staff. In total, the team consisted of 18 marketing professionals reporting through 7 direct reports including: 3 Directors of Marketing, 1 Strategic Marketing Manager, 1 Business Relations Manager and two Marketing Managers for Europe & Japan.Directed marketing efforts of four global businesses: MR Vascular Injection Systems, Multi Parameter Vital Sign Monitoring, Infusion Systems, and RF Coils for the MRI environment. Managed and owned the global commercialization process, business & market planning process, long term growth strategy process (portfolio & pipeline management) and vision for the business unit.

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As Group Product Director, led the marketing staff and North American marketing efforts of 5 Neuro Surgical business segments. Provided Senior Marketing leadership and direction to the New Product Development (NPD) Core Franchise Team. ACCOMPLISHMENT: Created and managed Codman’s first Distributor Organization (consisting of 13 distributor principals & 72 total sales reps/ manufacturing agents to support J&J's surgical instrument business. The additional feet on the street resulted in 15% sales growth in year one.

Responsible for Covidien's (Tyco Healthcare) Urology and OEM (contract manufacturing) businesses and led corresponding product management team.OEM business management included the development and management of strong partnerships with leading medical device companies. Major activities included the private labling of several well known medical device company product lines. * Awarded from Allegiance* Healthcare Corporation, 1997 Outstanding New Partner of the Year - Kendall Urologicals.* Allegiance Healthcare was originally part of Baxter Corporation and was subsequently acquired by Cardinal Health.

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As a Senior Sales Representative, I "carried the bag" in the Manhattan and Bronx, NY territory for 4.5 years. A regional and national top producer.Progressed within BD Diagnostic's (BBL) marketing and product management team for next 4.5 years. * Received Becton Dickinson's Divisonal "Marketing Manager of the Year" Award in 1992.* Received the 1989 "Becton Dickinson Diagnostic Sector Synergy Award" recognizing annual accomplishments in synergistic approaches to management between divisions.

Mba, Marketing

Activities and Societies: AWARD: American Marketing Association's New Jersey Chapter Award: Most Outstanding Marketing MBA Graduate

Bs, Biochemistry