ekoa® by Lingrove Appoints Sherri Simko as Sales Director, to Grow the Sales Network for Innovative Plant-based Wall Protection, Veneers, and Panels
In-person representation for ekoa® products now
available across the Northeastern US
SAN RAFAEL, CA – July 29, 2024 – Lingrove is thrilled to announce the appointment of Sherri Simko as Sales Director to expand the sales network for ekoa® high-performance wall protection, eco-veneers, panels, and soon, acoustic products across the Northeastern United States as well as to expand national accounts. Sherri joins a quickly growing team, which has more than doubled in the past year to accommodate the strong demand for products from the ekoa® plant science platform.
Prior to joining Lingrove, Simko served as the Director of North American Sales for Carl Hanson. She brings over 20 years of experience in leadership roles for manufacturers of design-driven products. Simko is also on the Board of Be Original Americas and is the co-chair of Catalyst, an IIDA NY Committee engaging in design-based service programs as an outreach to nonprofits and organizations to serve communities with needs.
She brings to Lingrove a passion for design and the ingenuity derived from the creative design process along with a personal commitment to sustainable solutions.
“This is a pivotal time for the future of the built environment: sustainability and health are a must for design with integrity,” says Simko. “And I am honored to become part of the Lingrove team and to share how ekoa® is a proven solution for contributing to cleaner air using plant-based natural fibers in architectural applications.
The high-performance attributes of plant-based ekoa make it an excellent choice for wall covering, wall protection, millwork, ceilings, lighting, and more.
Simko continued, “I am always attracted to natural materials, well-designed products, and to being part of the creative process with architects, designers, and makers. I look forward to collaborations, supporting project opportunities, and discovering how ekoa® can inspire the creative community.”
Joe Luttwak, CEO of Lingrove adds, “As we grow our Lingrove team with world-class talent in architecture and design, we are thrilled that Sherri has joined. She brings a commitment to high design and quality products that align perfectly with our company and mission.”
Made of natural flax and plant resins, ekoa” is the perfect high-performing, natural, Clean-Air choice for gorgeous interiors-replacing wood veneers and laminates in any application, In addition to stunning looks, ekoa” delivers impressive durability and a higher strength-to-weight ratio than steel and is apt for even the most demanding projects.
About Lingrove
Lingrove is on a mission to replace carbon-intense timber, metals, and plastics with superior carbon-negative products to reverse climate change. Our high-performance composite, ekoa”, can replace wood in all interior applications – from dashboards to floors, to furniture, and walls – with a cost-effective, carbon-neutral, clean chemistry product that delivers a higher strength-to-weight ratio than steel. For further information, please visit www.lingrove.com or contact us at info@lingrove.com.
What is ekoa®?
Made of natural flax and plant resins, ekoa” is the perfect high-performing, natural, Clean-Air choice for gorgeous interiors – replacing wood veneers and laminates in any application. In addition to stunning looks, ekoa” delivers impressive durability and a higher strength-to-weight ratio than steel and is apt for even your most demanding clients.