HICKORY, North Carolina — Zack Taylor, former senior vice president, sales and marketing for Valdese Weavers Inc., has been named president of Wesley Hall, an upper end North Carolina upholstery producer.

Taylor was with Valdese Weavers for 20 years and  was highly regarded by his peers. In his new post, he follows Eddie Deal, who has been elevated to chairman and CEO. Zack Taylor

In his role as president, Taylor will have an equity position in Wesley Hall according to Deal.