Easton-Bell Sports Inc. named Dan Jelinek as president of the Team Sports Division including Easton Sports and Riddell Sports. Jelinek has served as Vice President of Sales at Easton Sports for the past eight years and will report to Tony Palma, chief executive officer of Easton-Bell Sports. The promotion is effective immediately. In addition to Jelinek’s appointment, Easton-Bell Sports announced the following additional executive changes:

Easton-Bell Sports

  • Jackie Werblo to senior vice president, human resources
  • Ken Waltrip to vice president of manufacturing


Easton Sports

  • Matt Arndt to senior vice president, baseball-softball
  • Ned Goldsmith to senior vice president, hockey
  • Geoff Sadowy to senior vice president and chief operating officer of Easton Sports Canada
  • Mark Talarico to vice president, USA baseball sales
  • Mark Kuryak to vice president, USA hockey sales

Riddell Sports

  • Tom Klepek promoted to senior vice president, Riddell Institutional Sales
  • Mike Zlaket is appointed senior vice president Riddell Institutional and Consumer Business. He was formerly vice president, baseball-softball Easton Sports.