WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, Vt. (BRAIN) — Ibex Outdoor Clothing has hired Scott Parr to lead its sales team as vice president effective immediately.
Parr has an extensive background in the outdoor, sporting goods and sport specialty industries, which began in the mid 1990s when he founded Great Lakes Outdoor Group where he spent nearly a decade as the sales manager and principal representative. Parr has served as VP of sales for the Dorel Apparel Footwear Group as well as director of sales for JanSport. Most recently, he managed GLSG Sales Management & Consulting, a consulting firm that he founded.
The company said Parr's initial focus at Ibex will be to energize the domestic wholesale channel.
"Scott's personal and professional passions align with Ibex extremely well. He has shown us his ability to create a strategic perspective for himself and Ibex. We are excited to get him involved with all of our wholesale relationships," said Ted Manning, the CEO of Ibex Outdoor Clothing.
Parr said, "I've always been a fan of the Ibex brand for its authenticity and commitment to producing premium quality products. Once I had the opportunity to meet the Ibex team, I realized what a great opportunity this was and look forward to contributing to the brand's future success and growth. It's a very special culture and organization with a lot of potential for growth. I'm thrilled to be a part of it!"
An avid triathlete, cyclist and outdoor enthusiast, Parr has completed numerous marathons, triathlons and bicycle races. He lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
