NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (April 8, 2014) – AHEAD – the innovative headwear, apparel and accessories company – has added three experienced sales representatives in key markets stretching from Florida to the Pacific Northwest. Here is a closer look at the new reps and their territories:
• John Hughes, Southeast Florida. Hughes boasts 21 years of sales experience in the golf industry and has represented Daiwa Golf Company, Heritage Creations and Cutter & Buck (AHEAD’s sister company). A graduate of University of Utah, Hughes has earned numerous sales honors.
• Bruce Rist, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and Iowa. A sales representative for nearly 10 years, Rist has been a top performer for Cutter & Buck where he helped to pioneer the company’s launch of a new headwear line. A graduate of University of Kansas, Rist previously served as assistant golf professional at Eagle Bend Golf Course in Lawrence, Kansas.
• Bryan Dickson, Pacific Northwest. Dickson began his career out of college as an independent sales rep with Tehama, and has gone on to represent Fairway & Greene, EP Pro and Zero Restrictions. He is a native of Bellevue, Wash., and graduate of Western Washington University.
“We are thrilled to have representatives of this caliber be part of the AHEAD team in three important territories,” said Scott Stone, national sales manager for golf. “John, Bruce and Bryan are joining us at an exciting time as we are launching new divisions and expanding our product lines.”
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Founded in 1995, AHEAD is a multi-dimensional brand with a proven track record of success distributing headwear, apparel, and accessories to the green grass, resort and corporate markets. Its single focus of providing quality products, with innovative, high-quality design, and merchandising concepts has led to 19 years of continued growth and expansion. AHEAD is a leading supplier of headwear to the USGA, PGA of America, Ryder Cup and numerous PGA Tour events in addition to more than 5,000 green grass and resort shops throughout the world. Among active professional golfers who wear AHEAD gear on the course are Jim Furyk, Sean O’Hair and Brittany Lincicome. Golf legends Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, and Annika Sorenstam wear AHEAD exclusively.
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