Experience

Tennis Warehouse

• United States
• Online and Mail Order Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President

  • Jul 2020 - Present



StringPing.net The Official Texting Service of The USPTA

• Recreational Facilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder and CEO

  • Jan 2021 - Present



Sports Warehouse, Inc.

• United States
• Online and Mail Order Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Director Tennis Warehouse Europe & VP New Business Development

  • Sep 2007 - Nov 2021

  Schutterwald Germany, San Luis Obispo California Established Tennis Warehouse Europe in 2008 as the first pan-European online tennis retailer, grew sales by 218%, and achieved profitability in less than 3 years. Responsible for global and domestic purchasing for the largest online tennis retailer in the world (Tennis Warehouse www.tennis-warehouse.com). Negotiated exclusive global partnerships with the French Tennis Federation (FFT), USTA, ATP World Tour and WTA. Sports Warehouse is a privately held company and is the… Show more Established Tennis Warehouse Europe in 2008 as the first pan-European online tennis retailer, grew sales by 218%, and achieved profitability in less than 3 years. Responsible for global and domestic purchasing for the largest online tennis retailer in the world (Tennis Warehouse www.tennis-warehouse.com). Negotiated exclusive global partnerships with the French Tennis Federation (FFT), USTA, ATP World Tour and WTA. Sports Warehouse is a privately held company and is the parent company of TennisWarehouse.com, RunningWarehouse.com, SkateWarehouse.com, and TackleWarehouse.com. Show less



adidas

• Germany
• Sporting Goods
• 700 & Above Employee

• VP National Sales

  • Jan 2006 - Jun 2007

  Portland Oregon Managed U.S. sales for all regional retailers, including tennis and running specialty stores. Achieved 16% combined sales growth for 2006 in footwear, apparel, and accessories. Directed majority of U.S. sales personnel, 4 regional managers and 90 sales representatives.



Wilson Sporting Goods Co.

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

• VP US Sales/Marketing Racquet Sports

  • Sep 2003 - Dec 2005

  Chicago Illinois Operated U.S. sales for the Golf and Racquet Sports divisions. Accomplished two years of record growth and profitability in a flat industry.

• Global Business Director - Tennis Balls

  • Apr 2003 - Sep 2003

  Chicago Illinois Directed sales and marketing for the global tennis ball business, redesigned entire product package, and repositioned pricing for a 4% increase in U.S. tennis ball market share.

• Director of Interactive Marketing

  • Nov 2000 - Apr 2003

  Chicago Illinois Launched first interactive marketing initiative for Wilson and its parent company Amer Sports and activated the Wilson consumer website for global application (www.wilson.com). Accumulated the golf industry’s largest viable consumer e-mail database.

• Global Business Director - Footwear

  • Nov 1996 - Nov 2000

  Chicago Illinois Increased footwear business globally by 12%. Devised patented midsole cushioning, DynoSphere Technology (DST), for category leader in the market. Developed the first Wilson shoe designed specifically for women. Fostered partnership with The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) to donate a portion of footwear proceeds to BCRF.

• Regional Manager

  • Feb 1991 - Nov 1996

  Atlanta Georgia Sales management responsibilities include 13 territory reps and key accounts such as The Sports Authority.



Prince Tennis

• Sales rep

  • 1982 - 1991

  Charlotte, North Carolina Increased business 283% within six years, establishing Prince monopoly in North and South Carolina region.