SPRINGFIELD, Tenn. -- Datrek Miller International, Inc. ("DMI") (OTCBB:DKMI) announced that Stanford Financial Group, an affiliate company of DMI's largest shareholder, Stanford International Bank Ltd., has secured the title sponsorship for the PGA TOUR event currently known as the FedEx St. Jude Classic in Memphis, Tennessee.
Beginning in 2007, the event will be called the Stanford St. Jude Classic.
James M. Davis, Chief Financial Officer of Stanford Financial Group, said the sponsorship fits nicely with the company's community investment priorities and its goal to secure strategic sports marketing opportunities. "This was a perfect opportunity for us to partner with the PGA TOUR, the premier sports marketing brand in the world, and at the same time support a charity that means a lot to Memphis," Davis said. "St. Jude Children's Research Hospital represents the best of what can be accomplished when individuals and corporations demonstrate generosity. It is for this reason it has become our charity of choice, and we're honored to become title sponsor of this important event. From a co-branding perspective, the PGA TOUR represents the qualities that we at Stanford hold in high esteem - honor, dignity and an unwavering commitment to excellence," said Davis.
"We are very excited about Stanford's decision to enter this relationship with the PGA TOUR in sponsoring the St. Jude Classic," stated Mike Hedge, CEO of DMI.
About Datrek Miller International, Inc.
Datrek Miller International, Inc. is a leading supplier of products and value-added services to the golf industry. The company has a combined 75 year history and reputation for designing, manufacturing, marketing, and supplying premium golf accessories including golf bags, travel covers, bag tags, head covers, towels, luggage, and a wide assortment of gifts and awards. DMI services over 6,000 points of sale through multiple distribution channels with a wide selection of products and value-added services representing multiple brands within the golf industry. Stanford International Bank Ltd., an affiliate of Stanford Financial Group, is the primary shareholder of the company and the stock is listed on the OTC Bulletin Board under the trading symbol DKMI.OB.
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