BOURBON, MO — Imperial, voted the #1 headwear brand for private and resort golf facilities for eight consecutive years by the Association of Golf Merchandisers (AGM) and reported as the “#1 headwear brand in the combined on and off course retail golf channels” by Golf Datatech, have announced three key additions to its operations leadership team: Jeff Horvath as Vice President of Operations, Alvin Winans as Senior Director of Quality Assurance, and Justin Triebel as Senior Manager of Continuous Improvement.
These appointments reinforce Imperial’s commitment to manufacturing excellence, product quality, and scalable growth.
Jeff Horvath will oversee all manufacturing operations, focusing on capacity expansion, efficiency, and supply chain optimization. He brings extensive global operations experience and deep Operational Excellence training developed under a protégé of Taiichi Ohno in Japan.
Alvin Winans will lead Imperial’s quality strategy, ensuring products meet the brand’s highest standards of craftsmanship and customer satisfaction. He brings over 30 years of experience in apparel manufacturing and quality management, including leadership roles at Mustang Survival, New Era Cap, Chico’s FAS, ATLANCO, and Walmart.
Justin Triebel will drive Imperial’s Lean and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and business systems. He joins with nearly two decades of experience in manufacturing, engineering, and CI leadership from organizations including John Deere, New York Air Brake, EFCO Corporation, and EnerSys.
“This is a pivotal moment for Imperial,” said Jeremy Davis, CEO of Imperial. “By welcoming Jeff, Alvin, and Justin, we’re investing in a leadership team that embodies a relentless commitment to best-in-class operational performance. Their combined expertise in lean manufacturing, global supply chains, and quality systems will help accelerate our growth while upholding the legacy of craftsmanship our customers expect.”
About Imperial
Founded in 1916, Imperial is a CPC company with expertise in design, marketing, manufacturing, and distribution. Imperial owns and operates several brands and companies, including Imperial, Pukka®, and the Peter Millar Licensing Company. Imperial is a consumer apparel brand that sells its products into several markets, including the direct-to-consumer (DTC), golf, corporate, and supply chain channels. Customers include the U.S. Open, PGA Championship, Open Championship, Ryder Cup, Presidents Cup, and Solheim Cup. Imperial also has manufacturing and licensing relationships with Nike, Peter Millar, Tommy Hilfiger, Vans, Adidas and many other global brands.
Imperial products can be found at all Top 100 and over 75% of the Top 400 golf courses in the United States and has been voted the #1 headwear brand for private and resort golf facilities for eight consecutive years by the Association of Golf Merchandisers (AGM) and reported as the “#1 headwear brand in the combined on and off course retail golf channels” by Golf Datatech.
Imperial supports the Imperial Foundation, a philanthropic organization dedicated to fostering the growth and vitality of sports—especially golf—and enhancing the well-being of communities it serves.
CPC, Imperial’s parent company, is a Kansas City-based investment holding firm focused on a long-term strategy to buy, build, and hold™ great companies.
For further information please visit Imperial1916.com.
Follow Imperial on LinkedIn at @imperial-headwear or Instagram at @ImperialHats.
Media contact:
Jerry Biag
Director of Marketing
jbiag@imperial1916.com
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