Robbins Sports Surfaces Promotes Two

Nov 15, 2017

Robbins Sports Surfaces (Cincinnati) promoted John Puening to product manager for recreational wood and Kevin Price to sales team leader.

Puening, who has been with Robbins for 18 years, will manage the recreation wood segment that includes portables and performing arts while working closely with marketing, sales, technical service and operations. He will also oversee research and development.

Price, with five years at Robbins and eight in the industry, will work with marketing and product management and serve as a leadership representative for the sales organization.

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Households Earning $75,000 a Year Can Afford Only 21.2% of Home Listings

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