Uzin Utz North America Inc. announces the appointment of two new territory managers to the PALLMANN team – Jason Owen and Jonathan Mannella.
Jason Owen will be responsible for expanding market share, supporting distributors and contractors, and providing technical sales and training throughout his territory, which includes Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Missouri. Owen has more than 20 years of experience in sales and territory management within the flooring industry.
“Jason’s understanding of the hardwood flooring market, along with his experience in territory development and customer education, makes him an excellent fit for this region,” said Matt Crawford, regional manager–Central. “We expect his experience and focus on service and technical support to strengthen PALLMANN’s relationships with distributors and contractors and to drive growth across these states.”
Owen is based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and can be reached at jason.owen@uzin-utz.com.
Jonathan Mannella is the territory manager supporting the Northeast: Maryland, Delaware, 
Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine. Mannella brings more than 20 years of experience in sales and operations within the flooring industry, with a focus on customer relationships, territory development, and contractor support.
“We’re excited to welcome Jonathan to the PALLMANN team,” said Gene Jarka, regional manager–East. “His passion for helping customers succeed and his extensive industry experience make him a great fit for our team and our brand.”
Mannella lives on Long Island and can be reached at jonathan.mannella@uzin-utz.com.