Jay Getzel has just been named president of Mountainsmith, with promotion taking effect June 1. Renee Pitra, President of Blackstone Recreational Brands Business, which includes Mountainsmith, Detours, Carry Gear Solutions, and Haiku, made the announcement.
Getzel has been serving in a variety of progressive roles since he joined the company in May of 2008, most recently as director of sales and marketing. During his tenure, he has managed the company to profitability and growth, built up an unsurpassed and dedicated sales and marketing team and put the programs in place to ensure success for Mountainsmith retailers, says the company. In his new position, Getzel will have responsibility for all of the brand’s domestic and international business including profitability, product and dealer relations.
“In light of the substantial accomplishments Jay has achieved during his time at Mountainsmith, I believe we have found the perfect person to lead the company to its next level,” commented Renee.
Before joining Mountainsmith, Getzel was sales and service manager for C.A.M.P. USA in Broomfield, Colo. where he managed the dealer service operations and was responsible for in-house sales, forecasting and pricing. Prior to that, he gained a wealth of knowledge in the outdoor market as a field sales and marketing representative with the Timberland family of brands. He began his 14 year industry career with a retail management position for Eastern Mountain Sports in Boulder followed by a Rocky Mountain dealer service role with Kelty.
