Adam Blumenfeld
Chairman & CEO
Sport Supply Group, Inc.
Adam Blumenfeld, a long-time resident of Dallas, TX, is currently chairman and CEO of Sport Supply Group, Inc. His prior experience includes serving as president and a director of Collegiate Pacific Inc. from 2000 to 2006, and VP of sales and marketing at Sport Supply Group from 1993 to 1999. Blumenfeld is a graduate of Tulane University, and an alumnus of the Tulane Athletics Division I tennis program. Blumenfeld is also a member of YPO (Young Presidents Organization). He and his wife, Christy, are the proud parents of budding sports enthusiasts Alexandra, 7, and Benjamin, 5.
Years in Active Sports Lifestyle Market: 15
Years with Company: 15
Current & Past Positions: VP Sales and Marketing
Years in Current Position: 2
Primary Responsibilities: Corporate and Business Development; Sales / Marketing Initiatives
What year did you join the Sporting Goods Industry? 1993
Education & Degree: Tulane University, Bachelor AS
I couldn't do my job without: The dedicated and team-oriented managers and employees that make this company what it is today… and the invaluable advice and on-the-job training from my father over the years
The most important thing I have learned: Don't reach for the ball; stay in your comfort zone and let it come to you . . . and be ready to hit when it does.
Best advice I would give: Be passionate about your job and your life.
Married: yes, Christy 10 years
Children: Yes, Alexandra (7) & Benjamin (5)
Pets: Woodchip the cat
First Job: Pizza delivery, Domino's, Dallas, TX
Favorite Book: Three Cups of Tea by Craig Mortensen
Last Movie Seen: 'Superbad'
Favorite Vacation Spot: Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Biggest Accomplishment to Date: Acquisition of Sport Supply Group by Collegiate Pacific, Inc. – ultimately renamed itself Sport Supply Group; re-shaped the institutional sporting goods space
Favorite Sport Played: Tennis
Favorite Spectator Sport: Football - Dallas Cowboys
Hobbies: Tennis, running, time with the kiddos, travel
Favorite Quote: "Greatness is always built on this foundation: the ability to appear, speak, and act as the most common man."
Your childhood dream: Garbage man, weatherman, followed closely by professional tennis player
Charities or Volunteer Roles: Habitat for Humanity
What has enabled you to become successful? A strong support system, the belief that anything is possible if you set your mind to it, and dreaming BIG
Describe yourself in one word: Involved
Have someone else describe you in five words or less: Someone you can count on
Early or current mentor helpful to your career: Michael J. Blumenfeld
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