Morbern, a designer and manufacturer of upholstery vinyl for commercial interior, marine and automotive markets, announced that Chris Zappala has joined the company as the West Coast sales agent. Zappala will lead the company’s presence in California, Arizona, Utah, Nevada, Idaho, Oregon and Washington, and focus his efforts on the contract market, marine aftermarket and the automotive aftermarket. Zappala spent nine years with Uniroyal Engineered Products, where he managed West Coast OEM and A&D accounts for coated fabrics.