Press Release Source: GPS Industries, Inc.
GPS Industries Continues to Attract High Profile Business Leaders to Board Seats Monday February 23, 9:45 am ET Company Finalizes Board of Advisors -- draws prominent business leaders to assist in strategic corporate development
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 23, 2004-- GPS Industries Inc. (GPSI) (OTCBB:GPSN - News), (Germany: Berlin and Frankfurt WKN#: 252179), announced the assembly of its Board of Advisors, consisting of sports and industry leaders who will assist the company in its mission to attain rapid growth and major expansion in its golf segment and assist in penetrating additional vertical markets. These renowned veterans of golf and business will convene with the GPSI executive management team at regular Advisory Board conferences scheduled to occur at least twice per year. Their agenda shall consist of three areas of focus including corporate strategic development and planning, leveraging key industry contacts and relationships, and introducing the product and proprietary technology to additional vertical markets. Going forward, the latter will become an integral component of the sales and marketing strategies for the company.
This distinguished and prestigious Board of Advisors includes:
Dr. Howdy Giles: Dr. Giles is a U.S. Golf Association Committeeman and USGA Rules Official, officiating at most major USGA events. He is also a prominent dentist and one-time business manager to Arnold Palmer. Mike O'Donnell: Vice President of American Golf Corporation, one of the largest owner/operators of golf courses in the world, Mr. O'Donnell is also a consultant to golf course owners, operators and industry organizations. He has served as general manager of golf courses, and is a renowned teaching professional. Jeff Lurie: Owner of the Philadelphia Eagles NFL Football Team and successful businessman, Mr. Lurie led the team to the NFL playoffs five times and a new stadium was constructed under his guidance. Chris Adams: President of Latrobe Pattern Company and K-Castings, Inc., manufacturer of aluminum, brass and bronze castings. A veteran businessman with a background in economics and 34 years of executive business management, Mr. Adams has developed several companies, two of which were sold to a well-known Fortune 500 company. Michael Levy: Founder, President, and CEO of CBS Sportsline, Mr. Levy holds six patents for innovative high technology products and has been selected as The Sporting News 100 most powerful people in sports on three different occasions. Nathaniel Crosby: 1981 U.S. Amateur Champion, currently President of Surf & Turf and formerly President of Nicklaus Golf Equipment, and NEXT Golf Technology. Dave Hodgson: Veteran golf industry executive and PGA Golf Pro since 1990, Mr. Hodgson was recently General Manager for Mayfair Lakes Golf Club, part of the GolfBC family, and formerly a Director on the Board of the BCPGA (British Columbia PGA). W. Gregg Hansen: President, Hansen Inc. Mr. Hansen has over 20 years of experience in the management of companies that design, manufacture and sell industrial products. He is involved with the driving range and retail golf equipment industries. "We are extremely honored to announce the formation of this prestigious Board of Advisors and particularly proud of the caliber of individuals involved," commented Robert Silzer Sr., President and CEO of GPSI. "We remain focused on the success of our company and now enjoy the commitment and guidance of our directors and advisors. I can not overstate their experience, relationships and influence in sports and industry."
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