Ocean Pacific Recruits Executives

The Irvine, Calif.–based Ocean Pacific Apparel Corp. and its apparel licensee, Ray’s Apparel Inc., have announced the addition of new executives.

Todd Juneau has been named marketing director of Op, a post reporting to Michael Marckx, vice president of marketing and advertising. Previously, Juneau worked as a business development manager for the Active Marketing Group and Vivendi Universal. In his new position, he will oversee all aspects of marketing and advertising.

“Todd brings a wealth of experiences and skills to the job, which, coupled with his lifelong passion for action sports—surfing, paddling, kite-boarding, skateboarding, motocross, snowboarding—make him a rare find and a welcome addition,” Marckx said.

Irvine-based Ray’s Apparel—which produces men’s, boys’, juniors and girls’ apparel under Op’s banners—has appointed Michele Carver to vice president of sales for Op’s juniors and girls’ apparel division. She will oversee product design, merchandising and sales.

Vyto Palionis has been appointed to serve as the president of Op’s young men’s and juniors division. He will oversee all aspects of product development, sales and distribution. —C.F.