EXEC: Former Brooks CEO Jim Weber Highlights Key Leadership Traits

At a keynote session held during Switchback Spring, which took place from June 16-18 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee, Jim Weber, former CEO of Brooks Running, listed focus, curiosity and trust as his “winning” trifecta formula for leadership success.

EXEC: Sport Obermeyer CEO Kris Kuster Talks Year ‘Round Mountain Opportunities in Ski, Hunt & Fish

Kris Kuster, Sport Obermeyer’s new CEO, spoke with SGB Executive about the opportunities he sees for the company in targeting female hunters and anglers, as well as plans to introduce fashion-forward capsules, including those connected to Obermeyer’s hometown of Aspen, the revamp of its online presence, and the impact of tariffs. Kuster also spoke about the impossibility of replacing Klaus Obermeyer.

EXEC Q&A: Dan Sheridan, CEO, Brooks Running

Sheridan, who was promoted to Brooks’ CEO last April, talks with SGB Executive about Brooks’ recent momentum, entry into lifestyle footwear category, the tariff playbook, as well as the health of the overall run industry.

EXEC: Tariff Worries Overhang NSGA Leadership Conference Energy

Tariffs were top of mind at the NSGA 2025 Leadership Conference but so was confidence that the sporting goods industry would figure out ways to mitigate any fallout. Attendees told SGB Executive that suppliers were so far keeping price increases to a minimum while also ramping up communications with dealers to provide an early read on potential changes.