Gore Bike Wear and Gore Running Wear have added Nell Gingerich and Kevin Connelly to their field sales team , effectively immediately.
Gingerich, based in Portland, OR, will handle the Pacific Northwest, while Connelly will cover the Midwest from Chicago. Together, they have over 16 years of sales experience in the running and cycling industries.
"Nell and Kevin's proven expertise will be a tremendous asset, as we grow both these brands," said Mark Yardley, North American Team Leader for Gore Bike Wear and Gore Running Wear. "Their intimate knowledge of these categories, especially the retail side, and their personal passion for cycling and running, will be instrumental to our dealer initiatives and building these relationships."
Prior to Gore, Gingerich worked at Fit Right, a running specialty store in Portland, OR, as an apparel buyer, while handling social media. She is an avid runner who recently ran a half marathon and set a personal record.
Connelly, who has been in the Chicago area for over 10 years, was an account manager for New Balance, where he managed an account base of specialty retailers and regional accounts. He is a devoted triathlete who competes regularly.
