Biltmore® For Your Home, the product licensing division of The Biltmore Company in Asheville, North Carolina, announced the addition of Darren Gilbert as licensing manager for outdoor living and landscape products. In this position, Gilbert will be responsible for overseeing the development of new and existing products and continued growth of the division. Biltmore licensed partners that fall under the outdoor living and landscape title include Cottage Gardens, Fisher Farms, Manual Woodworkers & Weavers, Netherland Bulb, ShadeTree Canopies and Unique Stone.
“We are excited about the years of experience and knowledge in this sector that Darren will bring to our team,” said Timothy Rosebrock, vice president and general manager of Biltmore’s licensing division. “Based upon our rich history in landscape and outdoor living design, we see significant growth opportunity in this segment of our brand and are looking forward to realizing that potential.”
Gilbert joins Biltmore with 15 years of sales and marketing experience in the outdoor living and landscape field. Prior to joining Biltmore, he held positions with Epic Plant Company and Spring Meadow Nursery and holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing and business administration from Davis Adams University.
Biltmore’s gardens, Frederick Law Olmsted’s final and most grand project, are in their 119th year, continuing to mature and are growing more beautiful every year. The products in Biltmore® For Your Home’s outdoor living and landscape division take direct inspiration from the estate’s unique design and legendary reputation for quality and beauty.
About Biltmore's Licensing Division: Launched in 1990, Biltmore's licensed product division has grown to be a highly recognized brand, drawing on the historical treasures and inspiration found in Biltmore House and gardens. Through Biltmore® For Your Home and Biltmore® Chateau Reserve, consumers are able to experience both the classic designs found in George Vanderbilt's grand collection of art and furnishings, and the relaxed enjoyment of fine country living.
Current Biltmore® For Your Home licensees include Amarr Garage Doors, Anderson Hardwood Floors, Artaissance, Austin, Belk, Capel Rugs, Cottage Gardens, ELK Lighting, Ellington Fans, Encore/Sarreid, Executive Kitchens, Fisher Farms, Habersham, Habersham Feathers, Larson-Juhl, Manual Woodworkers & Weavers, Moulding Associates, Netherland Bulb, Oriental Accent, Premier Mantels, Ridgeway Clock Company, ShadeTree Canopies, Southern Living House Plans, Sterling Designs, Unique Stone, and Vita Food Products.
To learn more about Biltmore's licensing program, visit www.bringbiltmorehome.com.