From columbia's website:
Columbia Industries Announces New Structure
Friday, May 20, 2005
San Antonio, Tex. - Columbia Industries is proud to announce its new organizational chart. Heading the corporation will be Ronald Herrmann, Chairman of the Board and CEO. David Herrmann, formerly VP General Counsel, will serve as Vice Chair of the company. "I am excited to be taking a more active role in the day to day operations of Columbia Industries. I am confident that the fine team we have assembled will continue to position Columbia as an industry leader," reports Herrmann. Reporting to D. Herrmann will be EVP of Finance and Operations, Mike Sellers, EVP Sales and Marketing, Bill Supper, and EVP of Technology and Education, Del Warren.
Effective May 15, Columbia Industries has reorganized its sales and marketing team. Sales and marketing duties of the Columbia 300 and Track International brands have been combined to allow the team to increase efficiencies and to create the largest sales force in the consumer products industry.
Bill Supper, EVP of Sales and Marketing, will oversee all day-to-day functions of the Columbia 300, Track International, and AMF300 brands. Reporting to Supper will be Kyle Burns, VP International Sales, Brian Pursel, VP of Marketing, and Paul Figliomeni, Director of Sales for AMF300.
A sales team of twelve will be managed by Supper. This sales staff will be responsible for the account management of domestic distributors and pro shops for the Columbia300 and Track International brands. "By combining the sales forces, we will have more frequent contact with the pro shop, offering better service and forging a stronger relationship with our pro shop partners," states Supper. New territories and duties for the combined brands will take effect June 20, 2005.
Kyle Burns, VP International Sales, will be handling all international sales for Columbia 300, Track International and AMF 300. Burns will also manage a two man international sales staff. Peter Knopp, Germany will handle all European distributor and pro shop accounts. Plans are to add an Asian Sales Manager within the next two months. "The dynamics of the international market are in a constant flux. Having a professional sales manager living in the territory will enable us to react to changes faster," says Burns. Kyle will also manage the Columbia Industries Customer Service Team, recently voted #1 in service by the BBIA. Captained by Dawn Warren, the Customer Service team is comprised of veterans Cyndi Guido, Jennifer Flores, and newcomer Ginger Bess. Susan Fewell has moved to the accounting department and will handle sales system coordination and other accounting functions in her Accounting Specialist position.
Brian Pursel, named VP of Marketing, will oversee the marketing team and provide brand management functions for the Columbia 300, Track International, and AMF300 brands. Marketing team members include Chad Murphy, Director of Marketing and Promotions, Alex Rios, Product Manager of Bags and Gloves and Accessories, Kelly Griffin, Marketing Coordinator, Dale Garner, Pro Shop Program Manager, Jessica Mendoza, Marketing Assistant for Columbia 300, Track International, and AMF300, and Cole Barksdale, Internet Coordinator. Says Pursel, "The new marketing team structure will allow us to narrow our focus and operate more efficiently with our advertising firm, R & D, and operations to better manage the product management process from inception through maturity."
Paul Figliomeni will oversee the management of the AMF300 branded products and sales force. Figliomeni and his team will focus on AMF BCO centers and pro shops within AMF centers. "My team's energies will be to leverage the relationship between AMF corporate and AMF300 consumer products, building their customer base through education and Hav-a-Ball programs," adds Paul.
Del Warren has been named EVP of Technology and Education. Warren's duties will be to develop and manage grass roots programs to attract and retain new bowlers, provide educational seminars on coaching and pro shop ball drilling technologies, and to assist the Columbia Industries R & D department in new ball technology. Warren will also manage a Technical Coordinator, a newly created position dedicated to conducting consumer clinics, pro shop seminars, and providing technical assistance to the PBA pro staffs for Columbia 300, Track International, and AMF300 during the PBA National Tour season. "Coaching and teaching is my passion. This position will allow me to help grow the sport, creating long term customers for bowling centers and pro shops," states Warren.
Columbia Industries also announces the resignation of Dave Smart as VP of Sales to pursue other interests. Smart, with Columbia 300 for 14 years, had held positions of tour rep, Western US Sales Manager, Director of Sales before being named VP of Sales.
Columbia Industries, Inc. is the parent company of the Columbia 300, Track, and Pro Grip brands of consumer products and the official licensee AMF300, and is manufactured and located in San Antonio, Texas.
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Edited on 5/24/2005 10:24 PM
