Austin, Texas - UpLink Corporation, the industry leader in GPS-enabled golf course management applications, helping courses realize increased profitability from integrated tournament management support, revolutionary golf car monitoring and management systems, and innovative sponsorship programs announced that noted GPS golf authority, Blake Ponuick, has joined UpLink as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) in preparation for a period of increased growth.
In this new role, Ponuick will be responsible for driving the Uplink brand and positioning in the marketplace and leading its marketing, product, sales and customer programs, including the successful AdSmart initiative. In addition, Ponuick will spearhead Uplink's overall product and market strategy and design new programs to accelerate growth for Uplink and add value for its rapidly growing customer base.
"Blake is arguably the best strategic marketer in the GPS golf industry," comments Glenn A. Pierce, Jr., President and CEO of Uplink. "He is well known for his enthusiasm, drive and determination. We expect him to continue to provide his strong proven leadership in the areas of corporate and market strategy, business development, sales and marketing, and corporate development. His entrepreneurial spirit is precisely what our company needs at this point in time."
"Uplink is already recognized as the market leader for GPS course management systems, with the industry's fastest growing customer base," comments Blake Ponuick. "The company's longevity, financial stability and unwavering commitment to customer service and satisfaction made this an irresistible opportunity. I am excited to join Uplink at this juncture in the company's growth and to be a part of such an outstanding team."
Prior to joining Uplink, Ponuick was vice president of sales and marketing for GPS Industries, Inc. where he took the company's Wi-Fi GPS golf business solution to market in 2003 and played a large role in transforming the company from a research and development focus to a revenue generating marketing and sales organization. A recognized industry expert on the application of wireless technology and GPS solutions to the business of golf, Ponuick has been quoted in numerous wireless, technology, golf and business publications. Additionally, Ponuick has more than 20 years experience impacting the growth of early-stage companies, and has served as founder and CEO of several successful technology ventures.
About UpLink
UpLink is headquartered in Austin, Texas with regional offices throughout the U.S. UpLink's GPS-based Course Management System (CMS) is designed to lower acquisition costs by providing tools to increase revenue, reduce costs, improve customer service and attract and retain golfers. Uplink's advertising and sponsorship program for their golf car mounted GPS display units (Caddy)is considered the largest single untapped source of revenue available to courses today. UpLink's founders developed the patent that enables GPS on golf courses and UpLink owns the exclusive rights to the patents that permit advertising and sponsorships on all GPS systems used at golf facilities.
UpLink is a member of Club Car's Solutions Network™, an alliance of leading providers of value-added products and services offered to Club Car customers. For more information on UpLink, visit www.uplinkgolf.com or call 1-877-787-5465.
Media Contact:
Corrine Perry-Rotan
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