# Draper Adds Commercial Sales Account Representatives

By Pro Av · Published 2024-05-15 · Updated 2026-06-22 · Professional AV on MarketScale
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> Two seasoned sales professionals expand roles to strengthen dealer relationships across key U.S. regions

## Key points

- John Hutson and Corey Smith appointed as sales representatives.
- Hutson covers the southeastern United States.
- Smith manages the mid-Atlantic region.

**(Spiceland, Ind.) –** **Draper** has added two Commercial Sales Account Representatives for window shades and gym equipment.

**John Hutson** will be responsible for the **Draper** dealer network in the southeastern United States. John has been with **Draper** since 1995, holding various positions in customer service, shade sales, and AV sales.

"**John** has covered the west coast, lower Midwest, and southeast regions for **Draper**, giving him a view into a wide variety of small and large dealer business models and their capabilities," said **Patrick Herron**, LEED Green Associate, Director of Sales – Architectural for **Draper**. "That experience provides the ideal background for success as he works with our dealers in the southeast."

> That experience provides the ideal background for success as he works with our dealers in the southeast.
> *— Patrick Herron, LEED Green Associate, Director of Sales – Architectural for Draper*

**Corey Smith** is the Commercial Sales Account Representative for the Mid-Atlantic Region. **Corey** is a shade industry veteran with over 19 years of experience working for shade manufacturers in various operations and sales roles. He was most recently Manager of Vendor Relations for one of the largest commercial shade dealers in the country. He is based in Pennsylvania and will be responsible for managing the rep firm, **Illuminations**, which represents **Draper** products to the architectural and design community in eastern Pennsylvania, Metro New York, Delaware, and New Jersey. He will also be responsible for the **Draper** dealer network in Maryland, Washington D.C., and Virginia.

> His combination of experience and sales and support skills will serve Draper and our dealers in the mid-Atlantic very well.

"We're excited to bring someone of **Corey**'s experience and stature in the industry into this position," said **Patrick Herron**. "His combination of experience and sales and support skills will serve **Draper** and our dealers in the mid-Atlantic very well."

For more information about **Draper** architectural shading and gym products, and to contact **John** or **Corey**, visit [draperinc.com](http://www.draperinc.com).

### About the Company

Based in Spiceland, Indiana, **Draper** manufactures window shades, solar control solutions, projection screens, AV mounts and structures, and gymnasium equipment. The family-owned and -operated business was founded in 1902 by Luther O. Draper and is owned and managed by his descendants. **Draper** ships products to dealers throughout the United States and more than 100 countries. To learn more, visit [www.draperathome.com](http://www.draperathome.com).

**Media Contact:**

Terry Coffey

Phone: 765-856-1230

E-mail: [tcoffey@draperinc.com](mailto:tcoffey@draperinc.com)

Website: [www.draperinc.com](http://www.draperinc.com)

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