Delta Apparel Adds Depth to Executive Team


GREENVILLE, S.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Delta Apparel, Inc. (NYSE American: DLA), a leading provider of core activewear, lifestyle apparel, and direct-to-garment digital print and fulfillment strategies, announced today that Justin Grow has rejoined the Company in the role of Executive Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer.

Justin will work closely with the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, Bob Humphreys, and Board of Directors on strategic and corporate development initiatives; oversee the Company’s legal, compliance, human resources, and administrative functions; and assist with investor relations efforts.

Mr. Humphreys commented, “We are excited to add Justin’s leadership and business perspective to our executive team. Justin has years of experience in public and private companies that compete across many industries. He brings a wealth knowledge and versatility to the table. He knows Delta Apparel’s business intimately from having spent the better part of a decade as our Vice President of Administration and General Counsel and serving as a director for several of our portfolio companies. Justin’s energy and stewardship were instrumental to our organic growth during that time and key to our acquisition of the Salt Life brand and several foundational pieces of our digital print business. We look forward to Justin once again contributing to the many growth opportunities ahead for our Company and creating value for shareholders.”

Justin worked in leadership positions at ScanSource, Inc., before joining Delta Apparel. Fortune 1000 technology distributor (NASDAQ : SCSC) and 3V Sigma USA, Inc., which is a major producer of advanced specialty chemicals. Justin started his career at the Am Law 200 law firm Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. He was most recently General Counsel and Secretary at Security Group, Inc., which is a multi-national finance firm. There he managed its legal, compliance, credit reporting, bankruptcy and other departments.

About Delta Apparel, Inc.

Delta Apparel, Inc., along with its operating subsidiaries, DTG2Go, LLC, Salt Life, LLC, and M.J. Soffe, LLC, is a vertically-integrated, international apparel company that designs, manufactures, sources, and markets a diverse portfolio of core activewear and lifestyle apparel products under the primary brands of Salt Life®, Soffe®, and Delta. The Company is a market leader within the direct-to garment digital printing and fulfillment industry. It brings DTG2Go technology to its customers’ supply chains. The Company is a leader in the sale of casual and athletic products through a range of channels and tiers. These include independent and specialty stores as well as better department stores and mid-tier retail stores. Mass merchants and ecommerce websites, the U.S military and business-to-business sites. The Company’s products are also made available direct-to-consumer on its websites at www.saltlife.com, www.soffe.com and www.deltaapparel.com as well as through its branded retail stores. The Company’s operations are located throughout the United States, Honduras, El Salvador, and Mexico, and it employs approximately 8,600 people worldwide. Additional information about the Company is available at www.deltaapparelinc.com.