Sports Specialists Ltd.'s board of directors elected Marsha Mather of Laacke & Joys in Wisconsin as its chairwoman, marking the first time it has elected a female to the position in its 44-year history.

Other officers elected included:

  • Vice Chairman Of The Board: Gordon Geiger, Geiger’s Ski & Sport Haus, OH
  • Secretary Of The Board: Brad Nelson, Hi Tempo Ski & Sail, MN
  • Treasurer Of The Board: Alan Davis, Princeton Sports, MD

SSL also reported that a record 165 buyers and 87 suppliers attended its Winter Sports Market ’15.