Mark Blesius joined the Hartford Sales Group, covering the Northern California Coast for the award-winning sales agency.

Blesius was, most recently, senior regional account manager for the Southwest region for Asics America. Before that, he held an independent rep position for 19 years with Far West Associates, the independent agency that covered the West Coast for the Asics brand and several accessory brands.

The Hartford Sales Group, founded by 50-year active lifestyle industry veteran Larry Hartford in 1984, covers California, Arizona, Nevada, and Hawaii, representing industry-leading running and outdoor performance brands. HSG travels seven reps and is headquartered in Laguna Niguel, CA.

Blesius graduated from the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) with a BA in Communication with Business Emphasis. He also played varsity baseball for the Bruins.

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