KNOXVILLE, TN — Braxton-Bragg, an industry leader in the distribution of consumable items for the stone industry, has announced that Bill Hickey has been promoted to Director of Sales. Hickey will have responsibility for all sales for Braxton-Bragg and will report to Rich Hassert, CEO.

Hickey joined the Braxton-Bragg sales team in 2004 and has since worked as Regional Sales Manager for Tennessee, Kentucky and Indiana. He plans to focus the sales team on carrying out the Braxton-Bragg mission of “offering the lowest prices and best service delivered by the friendliest people for the tools and materials customers want.” He advises customers to look for lower prices, increased inventory and extension of the CNC line of tooling.

Prior to joining Braxton-Bragg, Hickey was the head golf professional at Beaver Brook Country Club in Knoxville. He is a graduate of Tennessee Technological University.