PLAINVIEW, N.Y.— Eyeking LLC has announced that Timothy (Timm) Parker has been named executive vice president of product, design and marketing, effective September 2014. Parker brings to his new role at Eyeking more than 20 years of executive leadership experience in the eyewear industry. In this newly created position, he will oversee design, product management and marketing.
 
"With his experience and proven industry track record we are very excited to have Timm join the executive management team at Eyeking," said Shelly Goldman, Eyeking's president and co-founder. “We remain deeply committed to growing and expanding our business, both by territory and category. Timm's vast expertise in the eyewear industry will be instrumental in our progress toward that goal.”
 
Parker previously worked for Viva International and Safilo USA in similar roles. Prior to that, Parker worked for other industry leaders both in the wholesale and retail space and is a graduate of Mercer University – Stetson School of Business and Economics. Parker will be based at the Eyeking corporate office located on Long Island.
 
Eyeking LLC develops, markets and distributes globally, private label and licensed eyewear brands. Eyeking’s licensed partners include Under Armour Eyewear and Hobie Polarized.