Chatsworth, CA – Sunderland of Scotland, announces the further growth of its U.S. staff. Mike Wrightson has been appointed as the new General Manager. Wrightson will manage the internal processes of the Sunderland distribution center in Chatsworth, California, management of sourcing, inventory control, internal sales and collection, accounting and product design.

"Mike is a great addition to the Sunderland team. He is an industry veteran and knows exactly what is required to keep Sunderland strong in the outerwear category and will promote the growth in the US that the company is looking for," said Rick Gielow, VP of Sales and Marketing.

Mike has previously worked as General Manager for Sun Ice in Western Pennsylvania and most recently as General Manager for Copley Apparel.

Sunderland of Scotland manufactures golf outerwear products including rain and wind wear allowing a full range of motion in any weather conditions. Lyle & Scott has a 140 year history of making quality knit wear from the finest materials available.

For more information contact: Mary Beth Lacy at (760) 202-1181 or mb@mblacy.com