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Work World – a Gart Capital Partners Portfolio Company – Appoints Robert Berezansky as Chief Financial Officer

COMMERCE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Work World, the leading specialty retailer of workwear, work boots, and safety gear on the West Coast, today announced the appointment of Robert Berezansky as Chief Financial Officer, effective June 22, 2026.

"We are thrilled to welcome Robert to the Work World leadership team ... as we continue building on our momentum, investing in our people, and expanding our business." - Shawn Sweeney, Work World CEO

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Berezansky joins Work World with more than 15 years of financial and operational leadership experience across manufacturing, industrial, and growth-focused organizations. Most recently, he served as CFO of Paramount Extrusions, where he helped drive the company's growth strategy, acquisition initiatives, operational improvements, and profitability.

As CFO, Berezansky will lead Work World's finance organization and partner closely with executive leadership to support the company's continued growth, operational excellence, and long-term strategic objectives.

"We are thrilled to welcome Robert to the Work World leadership team," said Shawn Sweeney, Chief Executive Officer of Work World. "Robert brings a unique combination of financial expertise, operational leadership, and a hands-on approach to problem-solving. As we continue building on our momentum, investing in our people, and expanding our business, his experience and leadership will help position Work World for an exciting next chapter of growth."

Known for his collaborative leadership style and operational mindset, Berezansky has built a reputation for improving business performance, leading strategic initiatives, and developing high-performing teams. He will be based at Work World's headquarters in Commerce, California.

"I am excited to join Work World at such an important time in the company's evolution," said Berezansky. "The organization has built a strong reputation serving hardworking customers and businesses throughout the West Coast. I look forward to working alongside the team to support continued growth and create long-term value for our employees, customers, and partners."

About Work World: Founded in 1990 in Fairfield, CA, Work World serves America’s workforce as a specialty workwear supplier of premium brand-name work boots & workwear through its 35+ Western U.S. retail stores, online business, and robust industrial accounts business. Work World was acquired by Gart Capital Partners of Denver, CO, in 2019. The company expanded into Washington state with the acquisition of Whistle Workwear and Willy’s Discount Workwear in 2021, with further expansion into Los Angeles and Orange counties with the acquisition of Shoeteria in 2025. In recent years, Work World has completed a significant transformation of people, process, and technology for a scalable platform to drive both organic and inorganic growth. Work World continues to evaluate add-on acquisitions and expansion opportunities across the United States.

Contacts

Media Contact: Pete Hejny, Marketing GM, Work World
phejny@workworld.com | (303) 856-9715

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Work World, the leading specialty retailer of workwear and work boots on the West Coast, appoints Robert Berezansky as Chief Financial Officer.
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Media Contact: Pete Hejny, Marketing GM, Work World
phejny@workworld.com | (303) 856-9715

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