State Native Brings Wealth of Experience and Contacts to Role in Key Territory
(AUGUSTA, GA) — E-Z-GO, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company and the world’s leading manufacturer of golf cars and utility vehicles, today announces the hiring of Jeff Feldman as Regional Sales Representative for California.
Feldman comes to E-Z-GO from ProLink Solutions, a leading provider of GPS systems for golf courses, where he served as Regional Sales Executive the past four years. Covering the Southern California, Las Vegas and Hawaii markets, Feldman was named ProLink’s Sales Executive of the Year in 2004 and 2005 and achieved personal-record system sales in 2006. He also has 12 years of experience in industrial sales.
At E-Z-GO, Feldman will be responsible for maintaining current fleet golf car accounts, identifying and pursuing new business at courses and resorts throughout a key territory north of Los Angeles. A native of Southern California, Feldman holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business from California State University Northridge.
"I’ve been a longtime admirer of E-Z-GO and am honored to join the company’s team of sales representatives," Feldman says. "I look forward to helping E-Z-GO gain additional market share in my home state while bolstering its reputation for outstanding customer service."
Adds Mike Riddle, E-Z-GO Western Regional Manager: "Jeff is a very talented, experienced and motivated sales professional and we’re excited to welcome him to the E-Z-GO family. Jeff brings a wealth of contacts and a sterling reputation throughout the golf industry, making him a perfect fit for this position and our company."
About E-Z-GO
E-Z-GO, a Textron Company, is a leading manufacturer of golf cars and utility vehicles. E-Z-GO is the preferred golf car fleet provider for seven of the top 10 of America’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses as ranked by Golf Digest. E-Z-GO is also the golf car of choice of nine of the nation’s 10 largest course-management companies. E-Z-GO boasts the largest sales and service network in the industry, with more factory branch locations and independent distributors than any other manufacturer.
More than a maker of golf cars, E-Z-GO is also a leading provider of industrial, turf and utility vehicles for a variety of applications and industries. Products under the E-Z-GO flagship include the Shuttle Personnel Carrier, ST Trail Utility vehicles, and the Clays Car, the world’s first vehicle designed specifically for the sporting clays shooter. E-Z-GO also produces the Cushman line of heavy duty burden carriers.
Founded in 1954 in Augusta Ga., E-Z-GO became part of Textron Inc. in 1960.
Textron Inc. is an $11 billion multi-industry company operating in 32 countries with approximately 40,000 employees. The company leverages its global network of aircraft, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell Helicopter, Cessna Aircraft Company, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Greenlee, Fluid & Power, Textron Systems and Textron Financial Corporation. More information is available at www.textron.com.
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