Atlanta, GA- Bobby Jones, the leading purveyor of authentic luxury golf products for more than a quarter century, today announced that effective immediately, Sandy Jablonski, Mason Kirk and Michelle Smith would join the company’s sales team.
Jablonski, a 12-year veteran of the apparel industry with 5 years of experience in golf apparel (most recently with Sunice, Johnnie-O, Devereux and GolfHer) specifically will take over sales efforts for Bobby Jones in the PGA Metropolitan Section.
Kirk, with 2 years of experience in golf apparel sales, brings a unique pedigree to the Bobby Jones team, as the brother of PGA TOUR player Chris Kirk. Kirk, most recently of Travis Mathew, will manage the Arkansas, Alabama, Florida Panhandle, Louisiana and Western Tennessee territories for Bobby Jones.
Smith, a 16-year veteran of golf apparel sales and the organizer of one of West Palm Beach, Florida’s top fashion shows, brings a wealth of experience to the Bobby Jones team. Most recently of Greg Norman Collection and Dunning Sportswear, Smith will take over management of Bobby Jones’ accounts in Texas, Oklahoma and the Caribbean.
In addition to the new team members, Bobby Jones’ PGA Metropolitan Section rep since 2013, Kaitlyn Edwards, has relocated to manage the company’s sales efforts throughout Florida. Edwards, a former member of the Flagler College (St. Augustine, FL) golf team will provide Bobby Jones customers in the Sunshine State with a wealth of knowledge and experience on both sides of the table, having worked in merchandising/buying at such prestigious clubs as Winged Foot and Loblolly in addition to her Met Section sales experience. Edwards will manage Bobby Jones’ Florida accounts that fall outside of the Florida Panhandle territory.
Rounding out the Bobby Jones’ sales force enhancements is the transition of Michael Seiden to Account Executive covering Nevada, California and the Pacific-Northwest. Seiden, a graduate of the Professional Golf Management program at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas brings with him leadership experience at some of the finest golf clubs in the nation, having served as an Assistant Pro at Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles and as Head Golf Professional at Bali Hai Golf Club in Las Vegas. In addition to his on-course experience, Seiden has served the Bobby Jones brand in various capacities since 2013.
“We are very excited to add Sandy, Mason and Michelle to the Bobby Jones team and to expand Kaitlyn’s and Michael’s responsibilities within the company,” said Jared Henzlik, Vice President of Sales & Operations – Jones Global Sports. “All five bring different skill sets and backgrounds to the table, but what they all have in common is an incredible work ethic and a willingness to engage their customer bases and follow-up to ensure satisfaction. We have great confidence that they all will service their territories at the high level our customers have come to expect and certainly deserve.”
For more than a quarter century, Bobby Jones has provided luxury men’s and women’s sportswear, including polo shirts, button downs, shorts, slacks and sweaters/knits to demanding consumers looking to exude a classy, cool confidence on and off the course. The Bobby Jones brand can be found at the finest golf clubs, resorts and haberdasheries in the world. For more information on the Bobby Jones brand, visit www.bobbyjones.com.
About Bobby Jones
Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Jones Global Sports, a division of Waitt Brands, manufactures, markets and distributes elegantly styled men’s and women’s sportswear, accessories and performance golf equipment. Like its namesake, Bobby Jones products are the definition of class, using only premium quality materials to create classic, timeless designs that exude confidence on and off the course. The Bobby Jones brand has been a mainstay in the golf industry since the 1990’s and is sold in the finest private clubs, resorts and golf courses worldwide. For more information visit www.bobbyjones.com.
Contact:
Jared Kelowitz
864.233.3776, ext. 24
jaredk@jdpr.com
