Allen Edmonds Shoe Corporation has hired Warren Vail as category manager, golf. Since 2007, Vail has served as the CEO of Parker McClain, Ltd. where he
designed, manufactured and marketed high-end, custom golf shoes.
Vail brings more than 25 years of sales, management and executive leadership experience to Allen Edmonds. His top customers at Parker McClain included golf professionals, Hollywood celebrities and business executives through exclusive golf clubs, celebrity stylists and his own extensive golf industry network.
“We dedicated considerable time to finding someone of Warren's caliber in talent, experience, and success. We're confident that we found the perfect person to uphold the values and reputation of Allen Edmonds,” says Colin Hall, chief marketing officer at Allen Edmonds. “His knowledge of golf and passion for quality handcrafted golf shoes will make Warren an asset to our future golf business.”
“Joining Allen Edmonds is a privilege. I'm passionate about golf, handcrafted Goodyear welted shoes, and about championing 'made in the USA' products,” says Vail. “It's an honor to take on this important mission for one of America's most revered and trusted names. I'm certain that golfers will be impressed with the high quality, styling and performance of the future Allen Edmonds line.”
In addition to managing its golf business, Vail will manage Allen Edmond's alliances with key industry associations and trade groups including the PGA of America, Association of Golf Merchandisers and various locker room associations.
