Ex Race Face Staff Hired

Yeti Cycles Hires John Pentecost as International Sales Manager
 
Yeti Cycles, a global leader in high-end mountain bikes, has built on a strong 2010 season by hiring John Pentecost for the role of International Sales Manager.  Pentecost, who most recently worked as Product and Marketing Manager for Race Face, got his start in the bike industry as a co-founder of Evil Bikes/e.thirteen components and has over 9 years of experience in the bike industry.

  John Pentecost indulging his passion for DH racing and getting muddy in the process.
 
“John and I have known each other for years,” said Chris Conroy, President and GM of Yeti Cycles.  “I admired the way he built Evil and e.thirteen back in the day, and I’m excited to finally have the chance to work with him.  He brings a varied set of skills to Yeti, and the fact that he’s a passionate rider and gravity racer means he’ll fit right in with our crew at the office.”
 
Pentecost feels similarly: “To say I’m thrilled about this opportunity would be an understatement.  I’ve been a fan of Yeti since I got into mountain biking back in the early 90’s, so getting a job here is a great feeling.  Everyone on the staff is passionate about what they do, and it’s inspiring to work with such an awesome group of people.  I’m looking forward to getting to know our current network of international distributors, and I plan to draw on my past experiences in helping the brand grow globally.”
 
Pentecost currently resides in Vancouver, BC, but he started working at Yeti earlier this week. He will be relocating to Colorado in May.

VANCOUVER, Canada – March 28, 2011

Banshee Bikes hires Race Face’s Jon Hadfield

Jon Hadfield, former sales representative of Race Face Components, joins high performance mountain bike frame manufacturer, Banshee Bikes as International Sales and Marketing Manager.

Originally from the UK, Hadfield moved to Vancouver, BC to pursue a career in the bike industry. He brings many years of industry experience to Banshee. 

  A photo from Jon Hadfileld’s time as a male model.

“I’ve had the pleasure of dealing with Jon for a few years now,” said Keith Scott, Banshee’s Owner and Design Engineer. “With all that has happened with our friends at Race Face, this was a great opportunity for us to snap Jon up and we’re excited to have him on board. Jon’s experience is very relevant to our company and we expect that he will be instrumental in further improving our customers’ experience, and will help us grow the brand.” 

  And here he is being a model citizen in Squamish. Photo ~ Brad Walton

Hadfield is enthusiastic about his new role. “This is a great opportunity for me to continue working in the industry that I know and love. Banshee is a brand that I have always admired – from their rich history in the roots of the sport, to their current range of high quality, innovative bikes. I’m proud to be part of this ambitious company and I feel confident that I can help them with their continued growth.”

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