Easton-Bell Sports, Inc. announced that former Nike-exec Chris Zimmerman has been hired as president of Easton Sports, effective immediately. Reporting to Paul Harrington, President and CEO of Easton-Bell Sports, Zimmerman will lead a unified Easton Sport
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