LIVERMORE, Calif.—Wiley X announced that Ray T. Hill IV has been appointed as its vice president of retail sales. Hill has more than 15 years of experience with Wiley X. He was most recently director of corporate accounts, outdoor sales. He will be instrumental in leading the overall growth of the thousands of key retail partners across the globe the company stated. In his new role, Hill will ensure that Wiley X remains committed and focused on customers and supporting them with product and premium service.

He will also be developing a strategy within their retail sales organization by hiring successful, qualified leaders.

“Ray Hill flat out earned this promotion. He’s had experience in all facets of our company and has excelled in every sales position we’ve put in front of him,” said Myles Freeman, president of sales for Wiley X. “He’s smart, a natural leader, organized and well respected in all Wiley X business platforms. I suspect his desire to succeed will translate well in navigating our internal and external sales models.”