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MICHAEL LEE
President and CEO
CEO, and Nickent Co-Founder, Michael Lee attended the University of Southern California on an athletic scholarship and graduated with a degree in Economics in 1990. Lee began his golf career as an assistant pro and shortly thereafter, was recruited as National Sales Manager for Taiwan-based component maker, Kent World, the largest manufacturer in Taiwan. In a successful four-year run at Kent World, Lee's solid manufacturing expertise enabled him to work with some of the industries top product designers. Electing to translate that background and knowledge into a new line of clubs, Lee founded Nickent Golf in 1996 with the intent to produce a superior quality product at a better price. Their initial product sold a million units the first year, establishing the Nickent brand name as one of the premier technology players in the industry. Today they offer a full line of the most technologically advanced clubs on the market.
JOHN B. HOEFLICH
Senior Vice President
Over the last twenty years, clubs covered by John Hoeflich's patents have become some of the best sellers of all time. Those products include such breakthrough clubs such as the Tommy Armour® 845 iron, Titleist® DCI irons and TaylorMade® RAC irons and wedges. His keen sense of shape and technical curiosity has prompted the development of clubs carried by millions of golfers worldwide. Some of the positions he has held in his 35 years of golf industry experience include: Senior Director of Product Marketing for Taylor Made-adidas Golf, Director of Golf Club Product Development for Titleist & FootJoy Worldwide and President of Liquidmetal Golf.
JON CLAFFEY
Director of Product Marketing
Twenty-eight-year-old Jon Claffey brings to Nickent a new energy and vision of strategic planning, advertising and brand development that will help Nickent meet the ambitious goals they have set for themselves. Claffey was an integral part of pioneering successful startup company Sonartec Golf. Before joining the ranks of the golf industry, Jon was an advertising and public relations major at Northern Arizona University and worked for an advertising and public relations agency.
JASON MALONEY
Director of Marketing
Jason Maloney was brought in as Director of Marketing in 2007 and is responsible for all strategic marketing efforts including brand marketing, media and advertising, digital, consumer promotions, market research, event marketing, and public relations. Maloney coame to Nickent Golf from the marketing-agency side of the business where his prior experience includes developing strategic marketing and communication plans, market research and analytics, and overseeing the creative development and execution for advertising, web, direct and event marketing programs for clients such as Callaway Golf, Land Rover, and Jaguar.
DAVE BURNINGHAM
Director of Sales
Dave Burningham joined Nickent Golf in 2007 as the new Director of Sales where he oversees the day-to-day management of Nickent Golf's independent sales force. Prior to joining Nickent Golf, Burningham was the Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Charitee Hole in One Monitoring Systems where he had overall responsibility for the sales and marketing efforts of the startup organization. His extensive sales experience also includes sales leadership positions at Tri-Bag Inc., MacGregor Golf Company and Tommy Armour Golf Company.
JOSH TRIVETT
Director of Tour Operations
Josh Trivett, a former touring professional, was instrumental in getting PGA Tour players to put Nickent Golf clubs in their bags during Nickent’s rise to one of the most played brands on the professional circuits. Trivett attended the prestigious Professional Golf Management Program at Mississippi State University and is a veteran of the mini and developmental tours. Before joining Nickent, he was the Tour Representative for FEEL Golf, where he made significant product placements on both the LPGA and Senior tours. He now oversees Nickent operations every major world tour, including the PGA, LPGA, Nationwide and Champions Tours.
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