Des Porter

Des Porter has extensive experience in sales management and strategic consulting within the consumer goods and athletic sectors. Currently serving as National Sales Manager at Huffy Corporation since August 2008, Des has notably managed Toys R Us and achieved record sales in 2015. Prior roles include Athletic Consultant at 4KIDS Leadership Endowment Foundation, Director of Sales at GMP Friction Products, and National Account Manager positions at Little Tikes/Newell Rubbermaid, where Des successfully managed key accounts across multiple large retailers. Des began the career at The Little Tikes Company and has held various sales and administrative roles in addition to an early position as a Merchandiser for Cleveland Coca-Cola Bottling Company. Des holds a degree from Cleveland State University, obtained between 1987 and 1991.