Escalade Inc. appointed Patrick Griffin as full-time chief executive officer and president. He has been serving in the role on an interim basis since October following the resignation of Armin Boehm.
Griffin has served as an Escalade director and as vice president, corporate development and investor relations since 2012. Prior, he was president of Martin Yale Group, a former Escalade subsidiary, and held other sales, marketing, and product management roles at Escalade dating back to 2002. Earlier in his career, Griffin held business development and strategic planning roles at Network Commerce, Webcentric, and Koch Industries.
Griffin served on the board of Stiga Sports AB from 2007 to 2018. He has served on the Regency Properties Board of Managers since 2024.
“The Escalade Board appreciates Patrick’s willingness to step in as interim CEO since October,” said Walter Glazer Jr., chairman, Escalade Inc. “Patrick is a thoughtful, strategic leader who cares deeply about our people and understands the culture that has shaped our success. We look forward to working with him as he leads the Escalade team to build on our strong foundation and drive growth with clarity, integrity, and the will to win.”
The new CEO commented, “My family and I have been deeply invested in Escalade’s long-term success, and it’s an honor to serve as Chief Executive Officer and President. Escalade is well-positioned for the future, with a vibrant culture, a talented team, strong financial footing, and leading brands in attractive niche categories. I look forward to working with our team and Board to build on this momentum, elevate performance, and deliver long-term value for our customers, team members, and shareholders.”
Escalade’s brands include Goalrilla in-ground basketball hoops; STIGA tennis tables and accessories; Bear Archery and archery equipment; Brunswick Billiards tables and accessories; Accudart darting; ONIX pickleball; Lifeline fitness products; and RAVE Sports water recreation products.
Images courtesy Escalade, Inc. and Patrick Griffin
