Kevin McHargue, CEO of St. Louis-based promo industry recruiting firm PromoPlacement Recruiting, has announced that Doug Hazel is joining the firm as executive vice president.
Hazel grew up in the promo industry with family-owned supplier firm Hazel Manufacturing. Later, Hazel partnered with the McHargue family in a venture that operated a distributorship, decorating facility and sporting goods retailer in eastern Missouri.
Hazel went on to play a significant role in business acquisition, banking and real estate development in the Midwest and Florida.
“Doug’s addition brings a great wealth of knowledge to our firm with his supplier and business acquisition experience,” said Patrick McHargue, president of PromoPlacement. “Both areas that will bolster our client services moving forward.”
“It is a real comfort to return to the industry in which I started, and with people I know and trust,” Hazel said. “Kevin and I worked well together on many projects throughout our careers. What the McHargues have developed with PromoPlacement is special. I considered many opportunities before talking with PromoPlacement. All the pieces came together, and I am happy to be on board.”
For more information on PromoPlacement, visit www.promoplacement.com.
