Santa Cruz, Calif. - Sessions announced the appointment of Doug Thomas as Vice President of Operations. Thomas will be responsible for customer service, IT, and Worldwide Distribution, reporting to Sessions CEO Joel Gomez and President Cindi Busenhart.

“Doug made the move up north and joined us here at Sessions to contribute his experience, wisdom, and insight to his newly created position,” says Gomez. “We are stoked to have him here providing operational support and improvement to grow Sessions into the leading action sports outerwear and apparel provider.”

Doug, who originates from Louisville, KY, has always enjoyed snow sports and mountain biking as a resident of Durango, CO. He came to California to work as the Controller with Planet Earth Skateboards in San Diego, CA. and try his hand at surfing. Three years later in 2002, Doug became Director of Operations for the company, which has since changed their name to Earth Products, Inc. Brands under Doug’s direction included Adio, Planet Earth and Holden Outerwear.
“I am excited to join the Sessions team and brand at this critical point in their evolution as a leading outerwear and apparel company,” says Thomas. “Everyone here is on board with the huge opportunity for our brand in the market place. After providing similar operational and financial guidance to Adio and Planet Earth, my full focus will now be on one brand - Sessions. In short, Joel and Cindi have me fired up for my new role! Outerwear, clothes, athletes, and music all with a heart and soul - that is a winning combination.”