Summit Golf Brands-the golf industry’s leading golf-focused apparel group and a division of Northbridge Equity Partners-has named apparel-industry veteran David W. Santana as its new Vice President, Global Manufacturing & Sourcing, effective today.
In his new role, Santana will be responsible for product development and worldwide sourcing of high-end golf wear. He also will be responsible for management of all the company’s international offices.
Santana has worn numerous hats during his successful 39-year career in the apparel industry, which includes 17 years as VP Sourcing for Fairway & Greene/Westport Supply and a stint as a golf apparel-industry consultant whose clients included Tehama, Izod G., NEJ, Inc and Como Sport. Santana also has served as a Director of NEJ, Inc.’s Corporate Division; VP Sourcing for Gear for Sports, Inc.; Product Manager for Gap Stores Inc.; and VP Manufacturing-Val’dor Industries.
“We’re extremely excited that David is joining us as our VP, Global Manufacturing & Sourcing,” says Paul Clark, CEO of Summit Golf Brands. “His extensive experience as a proven leader in the apparel, and golf-apparel industries truly strengthens our company by giving us a strong, seasoned expert in the manufacturing and sourcing sectors-both of which are obviously vital components of our business.”
Santana says he is thrilled with the opportunity to begin this next chapter of his career working with the outstanding team at Summit Golf Brands, which owns Zero Restriction, Fairway & Greene and EP Pro-the golf industry’s No. 1-ranked men’s and women’s golf-apparel brands.
“I’m truly excited about the unlimited possibilities involved with new product development afforded me by joining the teams at Summit Golf Brands,” Santana says.
Summit Golf Brands was founded in late 2005, and is designed for its brands to play an important role in the lives of all golfers, and enhance and enrich the quality of golfers’ lifestyles, both on and off the course. Summit Golf Brands is currently the parent company for Zero Restriction, EP Pro and Fairway & Greene.
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Mary Beth Lacy at 760-346-6942 or email mb@mblacy.com
