SanMar Appoints Pat Noonan to New Chief Operating Officer Role; Will Lead Product, Technology, and Distribution

New executive structure aligns with SanMar's continued investment in an expanding product catalog, automated distribution capacity and technology built to serve the branded merchandise industry at scale.

SanMar Corporation, the leading supplier of wholesale imprintable apparel and accessories in the United States, today announced the creation of a new Chief Operating Officer role and the appointment of Pat Noonan to the position, effective September 13.

The new role reflects the scale of SanMar's ongoing investment in the infrastructure that supports its customers and industry partners. Over the past several years, SanMar has grown its product catalog and brand portfolio to more than 30 brands, announced expansion plans for automated distribution, and accelerated investment in the technology platforms distributors and decorators rely on every day.

Pat is a 19-year veteran of SanMar and has served as chief product officer since 2017. His focus on customer satisfaction, innovation and quality has shaped successful brand launches with Mercer+Mettle, and retail brands including Richardson, Carhartt, Brooks Brothers, and MiiR. He also played a central role in SanMar's recent acquisition of BELLA+CANVAS.

In his new role, Pat will continue to lead the product organization and will now also oversee information technology, distribution and enterprise resource planning.

"This is a natural next step in strengthening our executive team, and it reflects the trust we have in Pat's leadership," said Jeremy Lott, SanMar President & CEO. "Bringing these functions under one leader will make it easier for these teams to work together, move quickly, and support our customers and each other well."

Pat launched his career at SanMar in 2007 as a distribution process manager, later serving as vice president of distribution and enterprise architecture before being named chief product officer. His work led to a wealth of experience in logistics, information technology, and supply chain management, which he'll bring to his new role as COO. [

"Throughout my career, I've believed that leadership starts with service," Noonan said. "I'm honored to step into this new role and help connect the people, processes, and ideas that make a difference for our customers. The opportunity ahead of us is exciting. I'm fortunate to work alongside a dedicated team that's committed to supporting small businesses and making a positive impact every day."

About SanMar
At SanMar Corporation, we do more than make and sell t-shirts. We build meaningful connections that elevate lives. As the largest supplier of wholesale imprintable clothing and accessories in the United States, our products, and the connections they create impact organizations, individuals, and the world we live in. It all started more than 50 years ago with a business philosophy that has held true since day one: Be Nice and Tell the Truth. Family owned and operated, SanMar is based in Issaquah, Washington, with nine distribution centers nationwide and apparel from more than 30 celebrated brands. For more information, visit sanmar.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook.

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