Norcross, GA (October 19, 2010) – Mizuno USA, Inc., the leader in specialty sporting goods innovation and performance, announced today that they have hired Jessica Klodnicki to serve as the company’s new Vice President of Brand Marketing & Management.  Klodnicki will begin her duties on October 25, 2010.  With over 15 years of Consumer Brand Marketing experience, Klodnicki will oversee Mizuno USA’s recently created Brand Marketing Department, with an emphasis on enhancing brand awareness and value and strengthening Mizuno’s position as an industry leader.  Klodnicki will also be a member of Mizuno USA, Inc.’s Management Team.

“We, at Mizuno, have built a strong brand platform including the establishment of loyal consumer franchises across the breadth of our divisions,” said Bob Puccini, President Mizuno USA, Inc., and Chairman, Mizuno Canada, Ltd.  “Yet, we have significant upside potential and are well positioned to substantially expand these franchises by exciting and encouraging new users to join our brand,” Puccini continued.