SGMA International has appointed Jon Letzler, President and Chief Operating Officer of Russell Corporation, as a member of the Board of Directors.

“The overall mission of SGMA International complements those of the Russell Corporation,” said Letzler. “I'm looking forward to participating in SGMA International's efforts to increase sports participation in America and overseas.”

Other board members are: Chairman Richard Kazmaier (SR Industries, Inc.); Vice Chairman Tim Joyce (adidas America); Secretary/Treasurer Tom Rogge (Cramer Products); Immediate Past Chairman Greg Hege (Porter Athletic Equipment Company); Steve Furniss (Tyr Sport, Inc.); Tony Palma (Easton Sports); Jim Baugh (P.E.4LIFE); Dan Bower (Century, Inc.); Robert Corliss (The Athlete's Foot Group); Jim Davis (New Balance Athletic Shoe); Larry Franklin (Franklin Sports, Inc.); Dave Haggerty (Head/Penn Racquet Sport USA); Marty Hanaka (The Sports Authority); Carol Hochman (Danskin, Inc.); George Horowitz (Everlast Worldwide); Kerry Kligerman (Vital Apparel Group); Kevin Lamar (Nautilus Health & Fitness Group); Bob Mang (Galyan's Trading Co.); Wayne Merck (K2 Sports); Doug Morton (The Sports Authority) Bob Munroe (Reebok USA); George Napier (Prince Sports Inc.); Kevin Plank (Under Armor); and Kirk Stewart (Nike, Inc.).