The SportsOneSource Group has announced the honorees for the fourth annual SGB 40 Under 40 Awards. This year’s list again contains individuals from all corners of the sporting good industry who are recognized as leaders making a difference in their businesses and the market.
The forty recipients were selected by a panel of SportsOneSource analysts, editors and industry executives from more than 450 nominations received from around the sporting goods industry.
“These awards are a way to recognize the great work done by younger leaders in our industry,” said James Hartford, president, CEO of The SportsOneSource Group, which publishes the SGB trade publication. “The extraordinary and diverse talent nominated this year made it difficult to narrow the list to just forty people. We drew very strong support from prior honorees and other industry leaders to select a prestigious group of individuals and it is our pleasure to honor the next generation of leaders.”
The SGB 40 Under 40 Awards event will be held in Chicago, IL the weekend of June 24-26 and is open to other industry professionals, friends and peers to help honor the recipients.
For more information on sponsorship opportunities, advertising and event registration, contact Katie O’Donohue at (704) 987.3450 x110 or contact her by e-mail at Katieo@SportsOneSource.com.
Nate Alder, CEO, Klymit
Jeremy Andrus, President, Skullcandy
Tripp Baird, Founding Principal and Director, Partnership Capital Growth
Varetta Banks, Buyer of Kids Footwear, Hibbett Sports
Jed Berger, SVP Marketing, Modell’s Sporting Goods
Willy Booker, President, Nordica USA
Linda Brunzell, VP International, Wolverine World Wide
Kimberley Cayce, CEO, KALYX Technologies
Steve Cuthbert, VP Sales, Polartec LLC.
Kelly Dachtler, Co-President, The Clymb
Hoby Darling, VP Strategic Development, Volcom
Peter Davis, Director of Corporate Alliances, NCAA
Martin Dean, Founder, Cushe Footwear
Keith Duplain, General Manager, Dr. Scholl’s Footwear
Elizabeth Earley, Co-Founder, Tifosi Optics
Robert Farinholt, Principal, D.A. Davidson & Co.
Chris Farley, Owner, Pacers Running Stores
Vincent Ferrara, Founder and CEO, Xenith
Ronnie Fieg, David Z. Designer & Buyer, David Z
Brian Frank, President/Co-Founder, Rampage Sports
Joel Heath, Global Marketing Director, Deckers Outdoor
Jonathan Hirshberg, President, JR286
Robert Hough, Regional Manager of Loss Prevention, Audit Firearms Compliance, Dunham’s Sports
Todd Kirssin, Head Buyer of Footwear, DTLR
Tim Knowlton, VP Field Sales, Saucony
Michael Martin, VP Sales Vibram FiveFingers, Vibram USA
Carie McAuliffe, Senior Licensing Manager, Reebok Brand, adidas Group
Jason McGibbon, U.S. Sales Manager, Mountain Hardwear
Peter Messana, CEO, Austin Canoe and Kayak
Melanie Mitchell, President, Poppy Sports
Chris Pappas, National Sales Manager, GRABBER
Robert Philion, President, COBRA-PUMA GOLF
Jesse Porter, Regional Sales Manager, Specialized Bicycle Components
Lance Richardson, VP Business Development, Arc’teryx Equipment
Darren Rovell, Sports Business Reporter, CNBC
David Schultz, VP Sales, Sport and Military, Timex
Marc Simon, Group Sales Director, PGA Merchandise Show
Lisa Thompson, President, North America, Icebreaker
Craig Vanderoef, Global Apparel, Adidas AG
Rob Will, VP/DMM, The Sports Authority
