Atlanta, GA (November 7, 2007) – C-Thru Grips® announced today the hiring of a Vice President of Sales with an award-winning history and background in the sales field.
Michael Keaveny, a graduate of Appalachian State University where he was a 3-year member of the golf team, joins the company with an extensive professional history in sales and in a leadership capacity. Most recently he worked as National Account Executive with The Howard Company, where he was named ‘Salesman of the Year’ in 2006. His effectiveness in formulating sales and marketing initiatives, organizing manufacturing representatives, and expanding national and international accounts resulted in an increase in territory revenue.
Prior to that position, Keaveny was in charge of corporate sales as Director of Special Markets at Dunlop/Maxfli in addition to more than 15 years in consumer product sales, marketing and management experience.
"I am excited to become part of a company that represents what golf is really about," says Keaveny. "I believe every golfer is an individual and the game of golf is really about you and your passions. Why not go out there and show people a little something about your passion by having a top-quality grip on your club that shows them? I believe significant opportunities exist in all ranges of the golf industry for an innovative product like C-Thru Grips."
"Michael is a real find for our company. His experience, his drive, and his career-tested abilities make him the perfect fit," said Kim Rippere, President of C-Thru Grips, "C-Thru has grown to the point where we need to get someone with the experience necessary to continue our rapid growth curve. Michael understands our vision and I am excited to work with such a professional."
C-Thru Grips® produces clear, tour-quality, USGA conforming golf grips featuring stock and custom designs. Since 2001, C-Thru Grips® has specialized in both putter and full-swing grips. C-Thru Grips® offers a wide array of slogans, country flags, and collegiate logos and is also the official distributor of pro team golf grips through McArthur Towel and Sports, Inc.
There have been 46 wins on the PGA, LPGA and Champions Tours since 2002 using C-Thru Grips® golf grips, with ten wins so far in 2007. On the collegiate level, C-Thru Grips® also has had a number of wins in various national collegiate championships. The widespread professional use of the C-Thru Grips® emphasizes the performance quality of the products.
C-Thru Grips® can also supply custom grips for tournaments and for corporate outings.
Check the December issue of Golf Illustrated Magazine, Golfing Magazine and Ohio’s Golf Newspaper for a discount on orders. To place an order, visit our website at www.c-thrugrips.com or call 866-592-8478. More information can also be found on the company MySpace page at http://www.myspace.com/cthrugrips. C-Thru Grips® is a registered trademark of NMK, LLC.
Contact:
Linda Jamison
lindaj@cthrugrips.com
C-Thru Grips®
1-866-592-8478
www.cthrugrips.com
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