Phoenix Footwear Group Inc. announced the appointment of David G. Whalen to the company's Board of Directors beginning September 1, 2015. Prior to the appointment of Mr. Whalen, the Board consisted of four members. Mr. Whalen is the former President and Chief Executive Officer of the A.T. Cross Company.

Prior to his experience at Cross, Mr. Whalen held various senior executive positions with Bausch & Lomb Inc., including Corporate Vice President and President of North American, President of Europe, Middle East and Africa as well as Managing Director of Bausch & Lomb UK.