Aqua-Leisure Recreation, LLC. announced the expansion of its team with the addition of 14 new hires and five promotions across its North America and Asia offices.
In January 2021, Aqua-Leisure was acquired by Blackford Capital, launched its performance-based Aqua Pro watersport line, acquired the Airhead Sports Group, (comprised of Airhead, Yukon Charlie’s and Sportstuff brands).
“Our new hires bring more energy, fresh ideas, valued support and overall collaboration as we look toward an equally successful 2022,” said Steve Berenson, CEO of Aqua-Leisure
Senior hires include:
- Peter Delahunt, CFO
- Janice Wolffe, senior director, Data Integrity & Demand Planning
- Ryan Seyffert, director, New Product Innovation
- Cecil Chai, sourcing director
- Raymond Pan, quality director
Additional hires and promotions include:
- Brenda Sergio, manager, Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Briana Morrison, sales coordinator
- James Bishai, category manager
- James McMahon, marketing specialist
- Jared Enos, e-commerce & social media manager
- Jared O’Brien, warehouse manager
- Joeleen Herman, senior e-commerce sales manager
- Kendra Wilson-Carvalho, manager, Demand Planning
- Mark Connors, senior EDI specialist
- Nhi Le, accountant
- Nick Silva, social media specialist
- Paula Rouleau, demand planner
- Richard Edwards, ERP systems analyst
- Sarah Bradley, sample inventory coordinator
“As we enter the new year, our goals are to integrate the Airhead Sports Group brands, further expand our brand and product portfolio, relocate our world headquarters and continue to invest in our growing team,” Berenson said.
Aqua-Leisure’s product line-up focuses on swimming, diving and water activities.
