Sports Group International announced that the National Association of Personnel Services has awarded Dave Reinhart, SGI vice president, with the designation of Certified Personnel Consultant.

Certification is the mark of a ‘Professional’ in the executive search industry. Less than 2% of all search consultants have earned this designation. The process to achieve this distinction involves a rigorous training and examination process and demonstrated adherence to demanding ethical and professional standards.

Reinhart, who joined SGI six years ago after more than 15 years in the industry primarily as a sales and marketing executive with Spalding Sports Worldwide, works in partnership with Joe White, SGI’s founder and President, who started SGI in 1989.

White, also a CPC, said “Dave’s certification confirms his commitment to his clients and professionals that he works with to provide the very highest level of service to be found in the sporting goods industry.”

SGI is the only “100% CPC” executive search firm serving the sporting goods industry.

SGI specializes in placing mid to senior level executives at many of the industry’s leading companies and focuses on sales, marketing, general management, product development and design. More information on SGI can be found at www.sgisearch.com.