Summit
Golf Brands—the golf industry’s leading golf-focused apparel group and a
division of Northbridge Equity Partners—has named apparel-industry veteran
David W. Santana as its new Vice President, Global Manufacturing &
Sourcing, effective today.
In
his new role, Santana will be responsible for product development and worldwide
sourcing of high-end golf wear. He also will be responsible for management of
all the company’s international offices.
Santana
has worn numerous hats during his successful 39-year career in the apparel
industry, which includes 17 years as VP Sourcing for Fairway &
Greene/Westport Supply and a stint as a golf apparel-industry consultant whose
clients included Tehama, Izod G., NEJ, Inc and Como
Sport. Santana also has served as a Director of NEJ, Inc.’s Corporate Division;
VP Sourcing for Gear for Sports, Inc.; Product Manager for Gap Stores Inc.; and
VP Manufacturing-Val’dor Industries.
“We’re
extremely excited that David is joining us as our VP, Global Manufacturing
& Sourcing,” says Paul Clark, CEO of Summit Golf Brands. “His extensive
experience as a proven leader in the apparel, and golf-apparel industries truly
strengthens our company by giving us a strong, seasoned expert in the
manufacturing and sourcing sectors—both of which are obviously vital components
of our business.”
Santana
says he is thrilled with the opportunity to begin this next chapter of his
career working with the outstanding team at Summit Golf Brands, which owns Zero
Restriction, Fairway & Greene and EP Pro—the golf industry’s No. 1-ranked
men’s and women’s golf-apparel brands.
“I’m
truly excited about the unlimited possibilities involved with new product
development afforded me by joining the teams at Summit Golf Brands,” Santana
says.
Summit
Golf Brands was founded in late 2005, and is designed for its brands to play an
important role in the lives of all golfers, and enhance and enrich the quality
of golfers’ lifestyles, both on and off the course. Summit Golf Brands is
currently the parent company for Zero Restriction, EP Pro and Fairway &
Greene.
For
more information contact Mary Beth Lacy at 760-346-6942 or email mb@mblacy.com