FORT WORTH, Texas – UST Mamiya today announced the promotion of Robb Schikner to the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO) and the hiring of industry veteran Andy Kerr as Vice President of Shaft Sales, effective January 1, 2017.
Schikner has been with UST Mamiya since 2007, serving in multiple roles over the past 9 years, most recently as VP for Golf Shaft Sales and Marketing. Schikner has worked in sales, marketing and engineering roles within the golf shaft industry since 1992, and brings diverse experience to his new role. As COO, Schikner will continue to report to Bob Drury, CEO, and assume complete responsibility for Sales, Marketing, and Engineering activities for all UST Mamiya products except those related to Pole Vault.
Kerr brings almost 20 years of golf industry experience to UST Mamiya, having served in multiple roles with some of the leading golf grip brands in the market. During his career, he has been instrumental in advancing brand recognition and increasing sales. Kerr has a full understanding of the golf equipment market and has extensive experience in working with the leading golf club OEM’s and retailers.
“Robb’s broad experience will be a great asset to UST Mamiya as he transitions into his new role,” said Bob Drury, CEO of UST Mamiya.
“His contributions to UST Mamiya over the past 9 years have been invaluable. His forward thinking and vision will continue to enhance the strategic direction, growth, and profitability of UST Mamiya and its customers.
“Andy will be a strong addition to our team. His experience and relationships within the industry are an especially strong asset”, said Robb Schikner. “UST has long been recognized for its excellence in product performance, sales and customer support, and I am confident that Andy will lead our sales and customer support organization to even higher levels of sustained success in the graphite shaft industry.”
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 8 years.
About UST Mamiya
Since 1991, UST Mamiya graphite shafts are favored by recreational and competitive golfers worldwide. UST Mamiya shafts can be purchased through authorized TSPX™ dealers, club fitters, and major retailers such as Golfsmith®, PGA Tour Superstore and The GolfWorks®. In addition, top quality clubs can be ordered from major OEM’s with UST Mamiya tour quality shafts. Distributed in 30-plus countries, UST Mamiya provides shafts to consumers, retailers, club-fitters and original equipment manufacturers including Adams, Bridgestone, Callaway, Cleveland, Cobra, Mizuno,PING, TaylorMade, Titleist, Wilson and more. Company R&D and manufacturing facilities are 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. For more information: www.ustmamiya.com, 817.267.2219.
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