Edmond, Okla. - Petra Industries has named Tony Hilgefort as national sales manager.

Hilgefort, a major appliance veteran most recently with Electrolux and Frigidaire, is responsible for the distributor's appliance industry sales efforts.

"Tony is a highly respected appliance industry veteran with strong relationships and knowledge of the appliance industry. He joins us with extensive sales expertise from a variety of sales management roles he's held over the years," said Tate Morgan, executive VP.

Hilgefort also has extensive retail experience from holding previous positions as the sales manager of West Coast Appliance and GM for Hansbarger Appliance.