Leigh Fibers Names Chief Operating Officer

Spartanburg, SC, Oct. 10, 2013 --  Darrell J. Turner has been appointed chief operating officer of Leigh Fibers, succeeding Keith Taylor.

Taylor, who has been with the company for 37 years, will continue to consult with Leigh Fibers and will transition to its board of directors.

Turner has spent 25 years in the energy, waste and recycled materials industries.  He was previously at Headwaters, Inc., where his positions included vice president and general manager of the Energy Services Division.