Simms will inspire anglers to pursue the passion of fly fishing by redefining comfort in all conditions.
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Becky Warren has been named IT Systems and Project Manager and will provide strategy and technology to enhance business effectiveness. She will oversee the management of all IT systems and resources. Warren comes to Simms with over 10 years of extensive IT systems and project management experience. Most recently, she spent 6 years in Colorado with Molson Coors and Coors Brewing Companies in IT management and leadership roles focused on supply chain systems and business processes. “Becky brings a wealth of knowledge to Simms at a time when IT is becoming an increasingly important part of our business,” commented Tim Tripp, Simms’ Director of Finance. “She will help us to better serve all of our business partners. We are thrilled to have Becky on board.” |
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The Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation (RBFF) has appointed acclaimed actress Jane Seymour as Honorary Chairperson for National Fishing and Boating Week, June 3-11, 2006. Perhaps best known for her starring role on "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman," Seymour, an avid angler, will help promote the benefits of fishing and boating and encourage more American families to get out on the water this summer. Moreover, as the first woman to serve in this role, Jane also hopes to drive more women to the sport. We’re glad she’ll be proudly wearing Simms along with her husband, James Keach (producer of Walk the Line)! Click here to read the full article |
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Greg Meyer has been named Director of Product Development and will oversee the research, design and development of the entire Simms product line. Greg joined Simms in February and reports to K.C. Walsh, President of Simms. With over 10 years of experience in the design and development of outdoor products, including outerwear, sportswear and accessories, Greg brings a fresh perspective to the company. He was most recently with Dakine in Hood River, OR and previously with Salomon’s apparel group in Boulder, CO. Greg is also a passionate angler and fly tier who began fly fishing at the age of 10. “Simms has always been committed to driving technical product advancement and innovation in the fly fishing industry, and Greg’s appointment further reinforces our ongoing commitment to this end,” commented Simms President K.C. Walsh. “With his strong background in the outdoor apparel industry, I am confident that Greg will be an enormous asset to the future of Simms.” |
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Simms Fishing Products announced that Whitney McDowell has joined the company as Marketing Manager. In this role, McDowell will help drive Simms’ strategic marketing plans and initiatives. Whitney brings a strong background of marketing and public relations experience to the company. She spent four years with Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide in Denver, CO, developing and implementing communications programs for local and national clients. Whitney is also a passionate angler, recently completing a year of flyfishing travels around the world. Her year-long adventure took her to various freshwater and saltwater destinations, including New Zealand, Argentina, Russia, Mongolia, Brazil, Baja and Venezuela. |
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Josh Fairchilds has been appointed to the new role of Footwear Product Manager. Fairchilds will manage all product design and development activities related to footwear. Josh comes to Simms from Five Ten, a leading outdoor footwear development company in Redlands, CA, where he held the position of Product Development Manager for Footwear. He also served simultaneously as Production Manager for Stealth® rubber, one of Five Ten’s leading divisions. |