DRYWORLD Bolsters Sales Team with Additional Hires to Drive Teamwear Sales for U.S. Market
Seasoned Marketing and Sales Executives with Strong Soccer Backgrounds Join Company to Drive Growth and Strategic Partnerships in U.S. Teamwear Sales Market
SANTA BARBARA, Calif., April 09, 2025 (OTC Markets) -- DRYWORLD Brands Inc. (OTC: IBGR) (the "Company"), a leading sportswear and performance brand, has announced the expansion of its sales team with the addition of three key hires, including Craig Pettigrew, Chris Brauchle, and James Fondren, all bringing extensive experience and expertise to DRYWORLD. Craig Pettigrew as leader of Teamwear Sales for the U.S. market, Chris Brauchle joins as US Teamwear Sales executive, and James Fondren as US Sales Representative.
"We are thrilled to welcome these talented individuals to our team," said Matt Weingart, Co-CEO of DRYWORLD Brands. "Their experience and skills will be instrumental in driving our growth and achieving our sales goals in the US Teamwear market."
Craig Pettigrew, former professional American football player with the Hamburg Blue Devils, is an established entrepreneur and sales professional across multiple companies. Pettigrew is the VP of Strategic Partnerships for sports drink company D1 Fuel, Head of Strategic Partnerships for the American football team, Ohio Valley Ironmen, and Co-Founder of the global sports data company, TouchLynk. With over 25 years as an established entrepreneur and sales professional, Pettigrew’s focus will be to build strategic partnerships and expand DRYWORLD’s U.S. presence to propel the company’s growth in the competitive teamwear market.
Chris Brauchle, former professional soccer player with Bayern Munich, served for 25 years as Vice President of The Patchworks Co. where he developed key contacts in the youth and professional U.S. soccer markets which provided him an established sales network of soccer clubs and organizations, across the country. Most recently, Brauchle spearheaded sales for the New York City based sportswear and footwear company, Capelli Sports. As a respected entrepreneur and sales professional, Brauchle intends to leverage his sports background to build strong business relationships and grow brands in the competitive sports market. His intimate knowledge of the U.S. soccer and futsal markets, combined with his ability to understand the needs of athletes and teams, makes him an invaluable asset to DRYWORLD as the company aims to participate in the U.S. teamwear market.
James Fondren brings a wealth of experience and industry connections to the DRYWORLD sales team. Currently serving as the Head Coach of FC Dallas Youth, ECNL Coordinator, and Technical Director for the WPSL, Fondren has worked with elite athletes at all levels of competition and has built strong relationships within the soccer community. His deep understanding of the sport, combined with his proven leadership and networking skills, makes him a valuable addition to DRYWORLD.
The bolstering of DRYWORLD’s sales team through its new hires complement the Company’s recent addition of Warren Hand as the Vice President of Partnerships who will oversee the brand’s global partnership strategy with a focus on expanding and nurturing key relationships across sports organizations, retail partners, and athletes.
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