Wingate is responsible for working with the Chicago-based company’s existing and prospective customers, educating furniture retailers on the benefits of creating a “healthy sleep zone” and advising consumers to protect their bedding investment.
“Protect-A-Bed is well known for its home furnishings lines, including mattress protectors, mattress pads and bedding protection kits,” said James Bell, Protect-A-Bed chief executive officer. “Consumers are learning the need to protect mattresses and pillows against dust mites, which are a major cause of asthma, allergies and eczema. By adding Don to the team, we can expand our leadership and expertise in this industry.”
Wingate has more than 10 years of home furnishings retailing experience. Most recently, he was publisher of trade magazine Kids Today. He is based in Greensboro, N.C.