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Precious Moments welcomes Steve Kosmalski to organization Print Email
Written by Pat Shaw   
Monday, 27 April 2015 12:00 PM America/New_York

Steve-Kosmalski-photoAccomplished consumer products CEO Steve Kosmalski has joined the Precious Moments Family of Companies as its new CEO, effective immediately. Kosmalski brings nearly 40 years’ experience to the giftware company founded by artist Samuel J. Butcher.

Owned and operated by the Butcher family, PMFOC welcomes Kosmalski into the fold, looking to his prior success with Stein World, Crescent and Blyth Corporation to move the company ahead.

“Steve brings a great mix of leadership, experience and humor, which we all expect will generate the forward momentum the company needs to re-align our mission and revitalize our team,” says Don Butcher, co-owner, to whom Kosmalski will report. “We look forward to Steve’s contributions paralleling our own efforts to continue to Share the Gift of Love.”

Precious Moments, Inc. the creative and licensing division of PMFOC, has announced the promotion of Sara Pilafas to president. Pilafas continues to lead the creative and licensing efforts of Precious Moments with a reinvigorated approach to the brand.

“Sara’s demonstration of creative leadership and strategic vision makes her more than capable and focused on our mission,” Butcher says.