Lumondi Inc., the U.S. distribution company that handles Luminox and Mondaine watch brands, has appointed a new national sales manager and marketing services manager. Luminox is widely known for supplying watches to U.S. military and law enforcement groups, and Mondaine is known as the “Official Swiss Railway Watch.”

Del Leutbecher joins the firm as national sales manager, responsible for both brands. Leah Schilling becomes company’s marketing services manager, also responsible for both brands. Tom Ellis continues as director of U.S. operations.

Leutbecher, who earlier in his career played professional baseball with the Chicago Cubs and the California Angels, has spent the past 20 years in sales and marketing in the sports and gifts industry. Most recently, he held the position of director of sales and business development for Infineon Raceway and ESPN Russell Racing Schools.

Schilling’s experience is predominantly in the sports field, most recently as a sports specialist with the U.S. Sports Camps. Prior to that, she was in the marketing and promotional field for several companies. She will be in charge of all marketing materials, projects, and events for both brands.

JCK