New Reps to Manage the Following Territories: Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Louisiana and Mississippi
New Bedford, MA, March 13, 2006. . . . . . . . Ahead, the leader in branded headwear, apparel and accessories announces the hiring of two new sales representatives for key U.S. territories. Kate Whiteside will cover Colorado, Utah and part of Wyoming and Brooks West will cover Mississippi and Louisiana.
"These talented individuals are a great addition to our Ahead and Kate Lord sales team," stated Jeff Waller, national sales director for Ahead. "They are experienced veterans in the industry that understand the retail market and will be a great asset to our accounts in helping them grow their business profitably."
Kate Whitehead, a graduate of Colorado State University, is coming back home after a successful stint as a golf apparel sales representative in North Carolina. She has a strong sales background with many accolades throughout her career during her tenure at Canon Business Solutions and Banana Republic.
A class A PGA professional and former head golf professional at Elm Lake GC in Columbus, MS and Plantation Club Dorado Beach in Puerto Rico, Brooks West brings a wealth of merchandise experience to his new position. A graduate of Mississippi State University with a degree in Professional Golf Management, Brooks has spent time working at some of the top country clubs in the country: Bellemeade CC in Nashville, TN, The Country Club in Brookline, MA and also worked for the 2003 U.S. Open at Olympia Fields outside of Chicago, IL.
Ahead is a designer and marketer of branded headwear, apparel and accessories. Headquartered in New Bedford, Massachusetts, the company operates four distinct business units– the Ahead Authentic apparel line, the Kate Lord Collection of fine women’s hats, apparel and accessories, the Ahead "Heavy Metal" line of golf accessories, and the Company’s unparalleled line of Ahead Headgear. Ahead is a sponsor of PGA Authentic and a supporting partner of PGA Golf Retirement Plus.
Contact:
Jackie Beck
For Ahead
PH: 860.304.3643
