NEW YORK, NY, – Summit Golf Brands, a leader in high-end golf and lifestyle apparel, has announced several key staffing developments within its wholesale division. These new appointments highlight the company’s commitment to growth, exceptional service, and innovative offerings as the Fall 2025 selling season commences.
New to the team are Ian Critser and Taylor Elder, appointed as Account Executives. Ian Critser, previously VP of Sales and Creative at MacKenzie Golf Bags, brings over a decade of experience from the golf industry. He will represent the Pacific Northwest, covering Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. Taylor Elder joins from Lululemon, where she has spent the last five years, with a prior four years immersed in the golf space, complemented by her background as a collegiate golfer, Taylor brings a specialized blend of expertise perfectly suited with Summit Golf Brands. Elder will cover the Ohio Valley region, including Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. Both will be representing Summit Golf Brands’ B. Draddy, Zero Restriction, and Fairway & Greene lines.
In recognition of outstanding contributions, Summit Golf Brands is also pleased to announce the promotions of Brian Holstein (Mid-Atlantic) and Paige Golibart (Eastern Florida) to Senior Account Executives. These promotions are a testament to their outstanding contributions and reflect their exceptional leadership and dedication to Summit Golf Brands’ partners. Effective immediately, they will join the company’s senior sales team, continuing their objective of delivering superior service and apparel to Summit Golf Brands’ valued wholesale partners.
Jack Lessing, President of Summit Golf Brands, emphasized the company’s commitment: “Summit Golf Brands will continue to uniquely service our wholesale partners without compromise. The recent promotions and hires strengthen our sales organization and align with our compelling Fall 2025 product and program offerings.”
For further information, please contact CMO of Summit Golf Brands, Thomas De Stio at tdestio@summitgolfbrands.com.
About Summit Golf Brands
Summit Golf Brands is a leading provider of premium golf apparel, renowned for its commitment to quality, innovation, and style. With a portfolio of iconic brands including B. Draddy, Zero Restriction, Fairway & Greene, and EP New York, Summit Golf Brands continues to set the standard for performance-driven, fashion-forward golf apparel. Their wholesale distribution network extends across 25 countries and encompasses over 3,500 premier clubs and resorts worldwide. Summit Golf Brands stands out for its vertical integration, ensuring unparalleled fulfillment and product decoration capabilities. This is made possible through the utilization of over 200 embroidery heads, housed within their expansive facilities spanning more than 75,000 square feet, located in both Madison and Barneveld, Wisconsin.
