The Prestwick Group formally announces that Craig Austin has joined the company to serve as Director of Sales for Sister Bay Furniture
Industry expert Craig Austin has joined Sister Bay Furniture in the role of Director of Sales. The position will provide insight and expansion nationally as Sister Bay Furniture grows and becomes a larger player in the outdoor furniture space.
Mark Hammer, COO of The Prestwick Group, stated; “We are thrilled that Craig has joined our team. He has a tremendous amount of industry experience and competencies with the commercial furniture business. Craig brings a strong cultural presence to our team as we continually strive to provide our customers with an exceptional experience and will be an asset in helping the business achieve its strategic goals.”
Prior to accepting the position with Sister Bay Furniture, Austin held the position as Managing Director-Wisconsin Market at Interior Investments. There, Austin led the Wisconsin Market efforts operationally to develop and support standardized processes and programs that produced increased operational efficiencies, customer growth, satisfaction, and retention.
“I am excited to have the opportunity to become a part of Sister Bay Furniture and The Prestwick Group, the leader in tailored solutions for the hospitality industry,” said Austin. “I am confident that my experience will fit nicely with the growth of the company as they continually improve their business operations and product availability in the outdoor space. With its strong brand representation and scale, Sister Bay is positioned well to offer customers an incredible lifestyle experience while continuing to grow. I look forward to contributing to that effort.”
About The Prestwick Group
The Prestwick Companies, headquartered in Sussex, WI, is a family of brands that has been a leading commercial furnishings provider since 1997. Their extensive collection of premium commercial products can be utilized across an entire property for all markets, including Golf, Hospitality, Education, Multi-Family, Active Aging, Senior Living, Government and Entertainment. Their products range from Customizable Waste & Recycling Containers, Specialized Golf Products, Beverage Solutions, Service Stations, Outdoor Furniture and more. In 2017, Prestwick launched Sister Bay Furniture Co. to supplement their high-end furnishings with premium outdoor furniture. In 2021, Sister Bay Furniture opened its first retail store located within the Prestwick campus. Sister Bay Furniture, along with The Prestwick Companies, employs over 200 on-site professionals, engineers, and tradespeople at their state-of-the-art headquarters who create products that are designed, engineered, and built in the United States, and shipped to over 60 countries across the globe.
