Imperial, owned by parent company CPC, a Kansas City-based investment holding firm, has appointed Andrew Blatnik as national sales manager for Golf. Blatnik joins industry veteran John Anderson, VP of Sales for Golf, in his new role.
“Andrew has made a strong impact in a short time, quickly building momentum within our licensed business,” said David Shaffer, president of Imperial. “This expanded role is a natural next step and puts him in a great position to spearhead initiatives that grow our green grass channel, strengthen relationships and elevate our special events strategy.”
Blatnik currently serves as the VP of Peter Millar licensing, operated by Imperial under an exclusive agreement with Peter Millar, the luxury apparel brand. Since taking on this role in 2024, Blatnik “has been instrumental in driving new account growth, strengthening existing customer retention and enhancing customer service initiatives,” said Imperial in a media release.
A Class A PGA member, Blatnik previously served as PGA director of Retail Operations at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, NY. He is a graduate of Florida State University, where he earned dual Bachelor’s degrees in Hospitality/PGA Golf Management and Finance.
Founded in 1916, Imperial owns and operates the Imperial, Pukka, and Peter Millar licensing companies. Imperial sells its products into several markets, including the direct-to-consumer (DTC), golf, corporate and supply chain channels. Customers include the U.S. Open, PGA Championship, Open Championship, Ryder Cup, Presidents Cup, and Solheim Cup. Imperial also has manufacturing and licensing relationships with Nike, Peter Millar, Tommy Hilfiger, Vans, Adidas, and other global brands.
Images courtesy Imperial, Peter Millar
