LENEXA, Kan. – March 1, 2005 – Tracy Wilson has been promoted to national sales manager - golf division at GEAR for Sports.
In this newly created position, Wilson will oversee all of the southern territory golf sales activity for GEAR for Sports brands, including GEAR for Sports, Sunice and Robert Trent Jones. Additionally, Wilson will retain her previous responsibilities as the director of national accounts, managing all major golf accounts and related events. "I'm thrilled with the opportunity to help grow the golf business at GEAR," stated Wilson. "I see a tremendous future for GEAR in golf, and I'm confident that we will be very successful."
"I'm extremely excited about Tracy's promotion," noted Jeff Knapp, vice president/general manager, GEAR for Sports golf division. "She's going to make a big impact on the sales reps. Tracy's GEAR for Sports selling experience will benefit our reps because she offers the full gamut - from superior selling techniques - to order entry to - art selection and key accounts, Tracy knows the keys to success."
Wilson has worked in the golf industry for over 18 years. Most recently, Wilson was the golf operations manager for Walt Disney World, where she managed golf merchandise for all Disney properties. Wilson has also worked for Callaway Golf Company and oversaw several interactive club-fitting venues. Wilson earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in finance with a minor in business management from Oklahoma State University, where she also played on the ladies golf team.
GEAR for Sports is a leading national sportswear apparel manufacturer headquartered in Lenexa, Kansas. Founded in 1974, the company has grown from a small entrepreneurial sportswear company to a fast-growing leader in the custom logoed apparel business with more than 1,000 employees.
With a strong focus on quality and customer service, GEAR for Sports' brands of custom decorated merchandise include apparel and accessories. The company caters to the golf, college bookstore, resort, corporate, military and professional team markets.
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