FORT WORTH, TX – March 4, 2014 – UST Mamiya, maker of the world’s finest carbon fiber golf shafts and premium grips – has appointed Bob Drury as Chief Operation Operating Officer (COO), effective immediately and announces the retirement of Gene Simpson. Simpson will retire on March 14th after 23 years of leadership. Simpson has been instrumental in the growth of UST Mamiya with the introduction of the original PROFORCE GOLD wood shaft to the current Recoil iron shaft, both industry changing products.
In his new role, Drury will manage all aspects of UST Mamiya’s operations and lead the pursuit of becoming the #1 carbon fiber shaft company in the world. Drury will be responsible for overseeing all day-to-day operations and ensuring companywide alignment and competitive strategies to enhance market position. Drury brings over 30 years of Senior Management at technology and golf companies, including Ben Hogan Company to his new role. Drury received his BBA in Accounting at Boise State University and began his career as a CPA with an international accounting firm.
“Since arriving at the company in 2001 as our Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Bob has been able to bring a diverse leadership role to the company,” said Satoru Suzuki, President of UST Mamiya. “We look forward to the continued growth under his leadership.”
“We continue to push boundaries in all of our products and see great results on Tour and at the retail level,” said Bob Drury, COO. “The greatest reward is the knowledge and customer recognition that we make the best performing carbon-fiber golf shafts in the industry which allow players of all abilities to play their best. Our continuing commitment is to provide the highest quality products and services that meet the needs of our golf shaft and composite tubular product customers worldwide.”
The company produces a variety of shaft models, including the renowned Recoil, Elements, PROFORCE and ATTAS lines, which have received significant usage on major professional tours world-wide. Paralleling its achievements at the professional level, the company’s shafts have remained the top-selling aftermarket option in the United States the past 7 years.
Knowing that every golfer who installs a new shaft will also need a grip, UST Mamiya offers a line of premium grips. They include the Tour PC 360™, Soft Touch™, Soft Touch Lite™, Soft Touch Wrap™ and ST1™ putter grips.
About UST Mamiya
Since 1991, UST Mamiya graphite shafts are favored by recreational and competitive golfers worldwide. In 2009, UST (U.S.) combined operations and assumed responsibility for the sports division of its parent company, Mamiya-OP (Japan) and now leads the drive for quality and innovation globally. Distributed in 30-plus countries, UST Mamiya provides shafts to consumers, retailers, club-fitters and original equipment manufacturers Adams, Bridgestone, Callaway, Cleveland, Cobra, Mizuno, Nike, PING, Taylor Made, Titleist, Wilson and more. Company sales, R&D and manufacturing facilities are located in the U.S., Japan and Bangladesh. UST Mamiya advisory staff includes renowned instructors among GOLF Magazine’s “Top 100” and at Golf Digest’s “America’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses.
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