Baltimore-based Towel Specialties (asi/91605) has announced the promotion of Shawn Kanak to company president. In his new role, Kanak will oversee the national sales efforts for all three divisions: Towel Specialties, Cobblestone Mills Blanket Company and Xpress Towels.

“Shawn has nearly 30 years of industry experience, and ownership has the confidence that we will continue to grow our organization with him at the helm,” Eric Weinstein, owner and CFO of Towel Specialties, said in a press release. “Our philosophy is simple: we are committed to going the extra mile to deliver a quality impression that lasts. Shawn has instilled that within our entire organization from his first days with us. We are certain Shawn will continue to bring the same passion and energy to this new role as he has to his prior role and we are confident that he will be instrumental in building for our future.”

Since 2001, Kanak has served as vice president of sales for Towel Specialties, navigating year-over-year growth. “My goal is to ensure that our clients leave every single interaction with a quality impression that lasts,” Kanak said. “This includes a deep analysis of areas where we can develop, implement or improve ways to deliver even more outstanding customer value. Our recent reassignment of resources toward technology enhancements internally, with our websites, and through PromoStandards, will allow us to achieve these goals.”

Towel Specialties won the 2021 Distributor Choice Award for both “Best Towel and Robe Supplier” and “Best Blanket Supplier.” In 2018, Towel Specialties was named Counselor’s Supplier of the Year.