John Stahler continues as CEO of the Tecnica Group in the U.S., which includes Tecnica, Nordica and Rollerblade. He will manage the groups’ activities in the United States.

Mike Noonan, recently named President of the newly K2 Inc. acquired Völkl Sport America, will maintain his current position at Tecnica USA. Noonan had assumed his new position for the Tecnica and Völkl Winter Divisions in January, 2004 after serving as the V.P. of Sales for Völkl since 1993.

Sam Cook has been promoted to Vice President of Sales for Tecnica USA’s and Völkl Sport America’s Winter Divisions (Tecnica Ski Boots and Völkl Skis and Snowboards). Cook had managed the Völkl Tennis Division in the U.S. since 1993. “Cook’s fresh and enthusiastic approach, as well as his analytical and organizational skills are a welcome addition to the management team in the Winter Divisions” says Noonan.

Assuming Cook’s responsibilities as Vice President and Tennis Division Manager is Chris Pearson, a graduate of Dartmouth’s Tuck School of Business. Pearson is an avid tennis player having competed in three Division III National Team Championships at Swarthmore College.

Mike James has accepted the position of Director of Finance for Völkl and Marker. James was recently the CFO for Tubbs Snowshoes. He will relocate to the W. Lebanon offices and begin in August.

The distribution center for Tecnica USA and Völkl Sport America will remain in the
W. Lebanon, NH offices and will continue to operate as normal. “Our goal is to offer a seamless transition with the same high level of service and quality products as our customers have come to expect from Tecnica and Völkl” says Noonan.