Jack Nadel, 92
Jack Nadel, 92, businessman, industry leader, World War II hero, philanthropist, speaker and award-winning writer, passed away at his home in Santa Barbara, CA, on September 24. He was 92.
Nadel started distributor Jack Nadel International with his late wife, Elly, in Los Angeles in the 1950s. He also brought name brands into the industry such as the Pierre Cardin brand and was one of the first industry companies to hire women.
He was elected to the PPAI board of directors in the 1960s and served as chair in 1970-71. PPAI honored him with induction into the PPAI Hall of Fame in 1988. Nadel will be remembered not only for his legacy in the promotional products industry but for his generous gifts of time, talent, and money to education, health care causes and other charities that were important to him.
Over the years he mentored many future entrepreneurs and his latest book, The Evolution of an Entrepreneur, became an award-winning e-book. He also won the inaugural Entrepreneurial Lifetime Notable Achievement Award from Santa Barbara City College.
He is survived by his wife, Julie, children Judie and Jeff, stepchildren Shari and Hillary, eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Paula Schneider Stepping Down from American Apparel
Paula Schneider, the chief executive hired to turn around American Apparel, is leaving the company, according to several sources.
Chelsea Grayson, the company’s general counsel and chief administrative officer, will take the reins as CEO on Oct. 3.
Schneider's exit comes as American Apparel is exploring the sale of the company. The company has hired Houlihan Lokey, a Los Angeles investment firm, to explore a possible sale.
Towel Specialties wins two SGIA Awards
The Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) announced that Towel Specialties won both the Silver and Bronze Golden Image Awards for Excellence for Digital Printing on Textiles.
“We’re very happy to be recognized in this category,” said Murray Siegel, marketing director. “As of 2015, this was a completely new category for us. It’s very thrilling to be the only towel company to receive these awards.”
This is the 16th time Towel Specialties has a Gold, Silver or Bronze Award, and the second year in a row in this category.