SEAMS elects officers, board members; Brent Jones voted in as president

SAVANNAH, Ga. – During the AATCC / SEAMS Fabricating the Future Annual Conference here this month, SEAMS announced the election of its new officers and board directors, ushering in a new era of leadership as the industry faces both unprecedented challenges and exciting opportunities.

Beginning January 1, 2026, Brent Jones of Henderson Machinery will assume the role of SEAMS president, succeeding Britt Moore of BK Fabrics, who will continue to serve as ex-officio. Jim Hopkins of Hamrick Mills was elected vice president, while Xochil Herrera Scheer of The Chicago Pattern Maker will serve as secretary/treasurer.

The newly elected board includes several industry leaders who will help guide SEAMS’ strategic direction over the next three years. Tabitha Green of Workwear Outfitters and Donielle Lorelli of National Industries for the Blind (NIB) join the board as Manufacturing Directors, while Jeff Gladden of Buhler Quality Yarns has been elected as a Supplier Director. They will serve terms running through December 2028.

They join a distinguished group of returning board members continuing their terms, including Anthony Marini of Heartland Manufacturing, Steve Hawkins of America Knits and Brian Alhanati of CustomFab USA as Manufacturing Directors, along with Supplier Directors Tanya Wade of the Manufacturing Solutions Center, Geoff Senko of Ocean State Innovations, William Mebane of Unifi, Ryan Smith of Printcraft and Stacey Bridges of Hanes Dye and Finish.

Alex Whitley of Contempora Fabrics also continues in his role as Education Director until the end of the year.

SEAMS the voice of the Association and Voice of the U.S. Sewn Products Industry for over 50 years. From fiber to finished product, SEAMS brings together brands, manufacturers, suppliers and service providers to strengthen domestic sourcing, foster collaboration and build a more resilient U.S. textile and sewn products industry.

With more than 200 member companies, SEAMS represents the complete domestic supply chain, comprising textiles providers, contract manufacturers, brands, vertical retailers and their suppliers and service providers.

Source: eTC

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Press: SEAMS elects officers, board members

SEAMS elects officers, board members; Brent Jones voted in as president

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Press: SEAMS elects officers, board members

SEAMS elects officers, board members; Brent Jones voted in as president

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