Hoye named general manager of EBSCO Creative Concepts

Michael J. Hoye was promoted from manager of operations to general manager of EBSCO Creative Concepts (ECC) effective Oct. 1, 2010. Hoye"s background is in the magazine and book publishing industries, where he has extensive experience in managing customer service, fulfillment, distribution and product development.

Prior to joining ECC, Hoye worked as the Director of Product Development with Southern Living at Home, a home décor direct selling company. Here Hoye was responsible for the design, global sourcing and quality control for over 300 product offerings."With extensive international sourcing, product knowledge and operational experience, it has proven to be a smooth transition into the promotional products industry," Hoye said.

Hoye has a bachelor"s degree in business administration and a Master of Business Administration from St. Louis University in St. Louis, Mo. He succeeds Vicki Denmark, who left ECC to accept an executive management position with B.A.S.S.