LOUISVILLE, KY – (M, 2008) Jim Rice of Cleveland has joined PowerBilt Golf as Northeast Regional Sales Manager, bringing with him a vast amount of experience in sales, management and operations in the golf industry with companies like Arnold Palmer Golf, Pro Golf and Nevada Bob’s.
Jim has a distinguished golf career, starting on the retail side of the business with Nevada Bob’s Discount Golf at their main corporate store in Las Vegas. In the late ’80s, he moved back to his hometown of Cleveland to manage his own store then subsequently worked for Golf Resources, a subsidiary of Nevada Bob’s, as their eastern regional manager. Later he was involved in the launch of the Nancy Lopez line of golf clubs through the Arnold Palmer Company, then moved on to Pro Golf of America in 1998 after APGC sold off their brands. During his seven -year stint with PG, he was promoted to Vice President of Development. For the past two years, he has worked as an independent representative.
Jim brings a wealth of knowledge to PowerBilt as the Northeast Regional Sales Manager. But golf isn’t his only passion. During the football season, he works through the National Football League as a play clock (delay of game) operator for Cleveland Browns home games.
About PowerBilt Golf: PowerBilt® is a brand of the Hillerich & Bradsby Co., which first entered the golf club business in 1916. It remains the oldest golf equipment company under continuous family ownership. PowerBilt clubs have been used to win more than 100 professional tournaments including eight major championships. Other Hillerich & Bradsby Co. brands include Louisville Slugger®, the Official Bat of Major League Baseball, TPX® baseball products and Bionic® Gloves.
Golf pro shops, retailers and consumers who wish to contact PowerBilt Golf can call (800) 848-7693 or visit www.powerbilt.com for more information.
Contact:
Rick Redman 502-588-7326 Rick.Redman@slugger.com
Bob Lauder 502- 815-3367 blauder@doeanderson.com
