Loba Adds Cash Pyle to West Regional Sales Team

Jan 24, 2020

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1 27 Pyle Loba 2 Loba-Wakol (Charlotte, N.C.) hired Cash Pyle as a technical sales representative for its West Regional Sales Team.

Pyle is a fifth-generation wood floor contractor based in the California market.

He will work under the team leadership of Dave Davenport at Loba.

“He is excited to be on our team and we are excited to have him,” Loba stated.

Pyle can be reached via email here.

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