Springfield, Tennessee, March 17, 2008 … ForeFront, a leading supplier of golf accessory products and services, today announced that John Perez has been named Director of National Accounts. In his new position, Perez will be responsible for building upon the current success in the U.S. with the Burton, Datrek, Devant and Miller Golf brands, along with expanding the Company’s distribution of collegiate licensed products, PGA Tour licensed products and the NFL/Wilson licensed golf bag line.
Perez joins ForeFront from TaylorMade adidas Golf in Carlsbad, Ca., where he spent seven years as an Account Executive and most recently as a Strategic Account Manager. In this position, Perez was responsible for managing all of the Edwin Watts accounts, including store locations and internet sales and purchases, as well as managing all co-op and marketing programs related to the account.
“We are delighted to have John join the ForeFront team as the Director of National Accounts,” said Rick Oleksyk, President and Chief Operating Officer, ForeFront. “John has over sixteen years of experience and sales achievements in the golf industry, with two of the largest companies in the industry. His proven track record of building success at the local, regional and national levels is a welcomed addition to our team.”
About ForeFront
ForeFront Holdings, Inc., is a leading supplier of golf accessory products and services. The Company and its subsidiaries have been designing, manufacturing, decorating and marketing premium quality golf accessory products since 1907. ForeFront owns the Burton, Datrek, Devant Sport Towels, Miller Golf and Sir Christopher Hatton brands, and has licensing and/or distribution agreements with the NCAA, NFL/Wilson Sporting Goods, PGA TOUR, Champions Tour, LPGA, Nationwide Tour, Ryder Cup, and Top of the World Headwear. ForeFront services over 10,000 points of sale through multiple distribution channels offering a wide selection of products and value-added services. More information and a complete product catalog can be found at www.forefrontgolf.com.
Contact:
Stefanie Schiavello (stefanie@mastrocomm.com)
(732) 469-5700
