ZURICH,
SWITZERLAND - On, the
innovative new running shoe company built on patented Swiss technology, has
named running industry veteran and former University of Tennessee cross
country/track star Ted Goodlake to the position of National Director of Sales,
North America. The announcement was made by Olivier Bernhard, the six-time
Ironman winner and Co-Founder of On.
"Ted's
two decades of experience in the specialty running category will ensure the
continued growth of On in North America," said Mr. Bernhard. "His
long-standing relationships, footwear industry knowledge, successful track
record, plus his personal love of running make him the ideal person to lead the
growth of On."
Goodlake
comes to On from Puma, North America, where he held the position of National
Sales Manager Complete Running Division from 2005-'12. Under his direction, a
team of nine independent running-only sales representatives achieved substantial
growth, distribution and sales for Puma across North America. Previously, he
served as an independent sales agent for PaTony Sports from 2002-05, selling
Puma products to independent retailers in the Pacific Northwest.
Throughout his 20+ year career in the running industry he has also worked for
GoldToe Socks, Etonic Inc., Brooks Sports and Fleet Feet.
During
his successful collegiate running career at the University of Tennessee during
the mid-1980's, Ted was a 10-time All-SEC honoree in cross-country, indoor and
outdoor track and a member of six SEC Championship teams. A native of
Fallbrook, CA., Ted and his family currently reside in Beaverton, OR.
The
2012 On collection includes the all new and ultra light Cloudracer
competition model; the new Cloudster entry model; plus the redesigned
Cloudsurfer and Cloudrunner. The patented CloudTec™ system, comprised of three-dimensional
elements or "Clouds" made of
highly flexible circular pieces of rubber,
is at the heart of On's adaptive sole technology. The radically new design
combines a cushioned landing with a barefoot takeoff. The clever
rubber pieces cushion your landing, then disappear for a natural run and a
powerful push-off.
About On
On
AG is a young Swiss sports company based in Zurich. The team of sports
scientists and running enthusiasts around world-class athlete Olivier Bernhard
(triple world champion and six-times Ironman winner) have set themselves a
simple mission: to elevate running to a fun sport.
On
has already earned the prestigious ispo Brand New Award for Sports Innovation,
and continues to win technology and design prizes all over the globe. The
CloudTec™ system has received worldwide patents. 18 months after market launch,
On running shoes are available at over 500 running specialists in 18 countries
across Europe, Asia-Pacific and North America.
Release Credit: Doug Drotman, Drotman PR
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