HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA – Foose Design, the automotive and industrial design company conceived by legendary auto designer Chip Foose, has announced the appointment of Carson Lev as its new vice president and chief operating officer.

Lev will be responsible for the company’s entire range of day-to-day operations, including overall management of design projects, scheduling and manpower allocations. In addition, Lev will coordinate Foose Design’s licensing programs and agreements, including Chip Foose’s role on the popular Overhaulin’ and Rides television shows.

Prior to joining Foose Design, Lev served as senior vice president and general manager at Equity Management, Inc. (EMI), a leader in corporate trademark licensing. While there he oversaw all of the company’s General Motors’ licensing programs and directed EMI’s expanding die-cast program.

Lev has also managed his own licensing firm, RedPhin Productions, which handles trademark licensing agreements for a number of high-visibility clients including Mac Tools, Sims Snowboards, RC2 toys and MHT Wheels on behalf of Chip Foose. Before founding RedPhin productions, Lev spent more than a decade at Mattel, Inc., serving in roles ranging from director of design and product development engineering, to licensing and new business development.

For more information about Foose Design, go to: http://www.foosedesign.com.