New York, NY (December 4, 2009) – Summit Golf Brands, Inc., parent company of Fairway & Greene, EP Pro and Zero Restriction announced today that Christopher Heyn has been named Chief Executive Officer. Heyn will lead the company and oversee all of its brands. Senior management team members Dave Hall (COO and CFO), Andy Bell (Brand President of Fairway & Greene and Zero Restriction) and Larry Mathe (Brand President of EP Pro) will continue in their respective roles, reporting to Heyn.
Most recently, Heyn was Managing Director of DC Management Group, which owns and operates multiple men’s apparel businesses including David Chu Bespoke, Lincs, and Mallory & Church. Previously, Heyn served as President of the Nautica Sportswear and Jeans division and as President of Nautica Apparel, its global licensing division. Before joining Nautica, he served as Senior Vice President of Global Merchandising of the National Basketball Association. Additionally, he has held senior positions at other apparel companies during his career including serving as President and CEO of Salant Menswear Group, President of C.F. Hathaway and Executive Vice President of Christian Dior Sportswear.
“We are thrilled to have Chris join Summit” said Curt Bradbury on behalf of the Board of Directors of Summit Golf Brands. “He is a proven leader with extensive apparel industry experience. Summit Golf is a premier platform for high quality apparel brands in the golf sector. We look forward to fully leveraging our platform under Chris’s leadership to realize additional growth going forward.”
“I am excited and honored to take on this new opportunity and leadership role at Summit,” said Heyn. “There is a talented team at Summit that has established a strong reputation with great brands in their marketplace. I look forward to working with the team in further developing a growth strategy with great product as its foundation, while helping Fairway & Greene, Zero Restriction and EP Pro reach their full potential.”
About Summit Golf Brands
Summit Golf Brands is the leader in the golf apparel industry with a portfolio consisting of three extraordinary golf brands – Fairway & Greene, EP Pro and Zero Restriction. Summit Golf Brands delivers exceptional quality products, distinguished styling, and unprecedented customer service. Each brand was ranked as a top vendor by the Association of Golf Merchandisers in 2009.
Contact:
Dave Hall
Summit Golf Brands
212-302-7255 ext. 216 or
dhall@summitgolfbrands.com
