Press release:

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA, April 1st, 2013 – The California Swimwear Association, producer of the upcoming 5th edition of the Swim Collective Trade Show is excited to announce the appointment of Jane Preston, as Vice President of Sales, effective immediately.

Preston cofounded her own surf stores in Southern California before embarking on a successful trade show sales career. Jane previously served as Swim Exhibit Sales Executive for Surf Expo/GLM and now will head up the sales department at the Swim Collective Trade Show Company.

Shannon Leggett, executive show director says “Jane brings a wealth of trade show experience and extensive knowledge of the swimwear industry. It’s a natural transition for us since Jane has worked with many of our existing exhibitors for well over ten years. We are honored to have Jane Preston as a part of the show team.” He continues “The Swim Collective has built a solid team of skilled industry veterans ready to provide the swimwear industry with the best possible trade show experience.”

The upcoming trade show is scheduled for Monday, August 12th and Tuesday, August 13th 2013 at the luxurious Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa. Returning swimwear exhibitors include L*Space, ViX, Luli Fama, BodyGlove, Volcom, Reef, Hurley, FOX, Oakley, Beachriot, Tori Pravor, Maaji, PilyQ, Mikoh, Sandoratto, LeMar, Lenny Swimwear, Lisa Curran Swim, OndadeMar, Debby Katz, LeTarte Swimwear, Mara Hoffman, Agua Bendita, Eberjey, Seafolly Australia, Milly Cabana, Tommy Bahama, Made by Dawn, Maya, BCBG, Splendid Swim, Ella Moss Swim, Luxe by Lisa Vogel and more.

ABOUT THE SWIM COLLECTIVE

The Swim Collective provides a platform for swimwear professionals to conduct business within a sophisticated, professional environment. Held bi-annually, the trade show attracts more than 2000 swimwear brands from every swimwear category. Attending buyers represent better boutiques, resort shops, specialty swim stores, surf shops, cruise ships, department stores, and mass merchant accounts.

More information can be found out www.swimcollective.com