Fort Lauderdale, Florida — Valley Forge Fabrics, has chosen to seek management help outside the fabrics industry with the hiring of Andrew Mahoney as executive vice president, a new position reporting to co-presidents and sister and brother, Diana and Michael Dobin.

Mahoney was previously sole principal and founder of Commodore Consulting, a management consulting firm he started in November, 2009 to challenge “conventional in-house thinking,” he said. Commodore specialized, now closed, and was a general business which specialized in companies with volume in the $35-$100 million plus range. Mahoney helped these companies develop new business plans and business turnarounds. He specialized in the CEO, COO and CFO functions and business process optimization, VF said. Andrew Mahoney

As a consultant, Mahoney reportedly developed production solutions, improved profitability and drove business development most notably at JM Family Enterprises, a Deerfield, FL. automotive distributor and financial services firm.

“As Valley Forge continues to grow, we will look to Andy to bring a fresh outside approach and apply his unique perspective to our organization,” said Diana Dobin. 

“Andy’s experience will enhance our business while his unique energy and drive will both challenge our existing team and compliment our company culture,” according to Michael Dobin.