Experience

Snowsports Industries America

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Member Board of Directors

  • Mar 2022 - Present

  SIA | Snowsports Industries America SIA is the non-profit, member-owned trade association of the winter outdoor industry representing suppliers, retailers, reps and resorts. Our mission is to help our industry thrive. SIA | Snowsports Industries America SIA is the non-profit, member-owned trade association of the winter outdoor industry representing suppliers, retailers, reps and resorts. Our mission is to help our industry thrive.



Christy Sports

• United States
• Sporting Goods Manufacturing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Mar 2017 - Apr 2023

  Senior leader of the company and member of the Board of Directors owning strategy, financial performance, organizational development, and investor relations. Significantly grew revenues and profits to record levels. Expanded commercial presence to 65 locations in 5 states organically and through acquisitions and led step change of online commerce. Led transition from family ownership to private equity including sale of the company in 2019. Led development of people, process, and technology to modernize and professionalize the business. And nurtured the company’s strong customer service and culture through establishment of mission, vision, and values. Show less



Amer Sports

• Finland
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Asia Pacific General Manager & Executive Board Member

  • Feb 2008 - 2017

  Senior officer for the Asia Pacific region responsible for the full financial performance, integrated Go To Market operations, and strategy development for the group & all brands. Reported to the Group CEO. Concurrent China GM role through 2015 with strategic priority to set up & stepchange China for the group & brands. A member of the company Executive Board since 2010. Senior officer for the Asia Pacific region responsible for the full financial performance, integrated Go To Market operations, and strategy development for the group & all brands. Reported to the Group CEO. Concurrent China GM role through 2015 with strategic priority to set up & stepchange China for the group & brands. A member of the company Executive Board since 2010.



Amer Sports

• Finland
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• President & General Manager, Japan

  • Jan 2002 - Dec 2007

  This position also reported to the Group Headquarters and was responsible for establishing the group’s portfolio GTM business model, integrating its brands’ sales & distribution, and setting up the functional platforms for profitable growth in Japan (the company’s largest Asian market). This position also reported to the Group Headquarters and was responsible for establishing the group’s portfolio GTM business model, integrating its brands’ sales & distribution, and setting up the functional platforms for profitable growth in Japan (the company’s largest Asian market).



Wilson Sporting Goods Co.

• United States
• Sporting Goods Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• President & General Manager, Japan

  • Jan 1998 - Dec 2001

  This position reported to Wilson’s Headquarters in Chicago, IL and was responsible for Wilson’s sales & distribution, operations, and financial performance in Japan.

• Marketing Manager, Japan

  • Jun 1994 - Dec 1997

  This position reported to Wilson Japan and was responsible for Wilson’s strategy, business development, and performance in Japan.

• International Marketing & Business Development Analyst

  • Jun 1992 - May 1994

  This position reported to the International Business Development Director and supported the company’s efforts to develop markets and its areas of business in Europe, Asia, and Latin America.