BOURBON, MO – Imperial has appointed Andrew Blatnik as National Sales Manager – Golf. Blatnik joins industry veteran John Anderson, Vice President of Sales – Golf, in his new role where he will oversee green grass sales representatives, manage key partnerships with national accounts, and drive growth in the brand’s events business.
“Andrew has made a strong impact in a short time, quickly building momentum within our licensed business,” said David Shaffer, President of Imperial. “This expanded role is a natural next step and puts him in a great position to spearhead initiatives that grow our green grass channel, strengthen relationships, and elevate our special events strategy.”
Andrew currently serves as the Vice President of Peter Millar licensing, operated by Imperial under an exclusive agreement with Peter Millar, a luxury apparel brand known for its timeless style and uncompromising quality. Since taking on this role in 2024, Andrew has been instrumental in driving new account growth, strengthening existing customer retention, and enhancing customer service initiatives.
A Class A PGA member, Andrew previously served as PGA Director of Retail Operations at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, New York. He is a graduate of Florida State University, where he earned dual Bachelor’s degrees in Hospitality/PGA Golf Management and Finance.
About Imperial
Founded in 1916, Imperial is a CPC company with expertise in design, marketing, manufacturing, and distribution. Imperial owns and operates several brands and companies, including Imperial, Pukka®, and the Peter Millar Licensing Company. Imperial is a consumer apparel brand that sells its products into several markets, including the direct-to-consumer (DTC), golf, corporate, and supply chain channels. Customers include the U.S. Open, PGA Championship, Open Championship, Ryder Cup, Presidents Cup, and Solheim Cup. Imperial also has manufacturing and licensing relationships with Nike, Peter Millar, Tommy Hilfiger, Vans, Adidas and many other global brands.
Imperial products can be found at all Top 100 and over 75% of the Top 400 golf courses in the United States and has been voted the #1 headwear brand for private and resort golf facilities for six consecutive years by the Association of Golf Merchandisers (AGM) and reported as the “#1 headwear brand in the combined on and off course retail golf channels” by Golf Datatech.
Imperial supports the Imperial Foundation, a philanthropic organization dedicated to fostering the growth and vitality of sports—especially golf—and enhancing the well-being of communities it serves.
CPC, Imperial’s parent company, is a Kansas City-based investment holding firm focused on a long-term strategy to buy, build, and hold™ great companies.
For further information please visit Imperial1916.com.
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Media contact:
Jerry Biag
Director of Marketing
jbiag@imperial1916.com
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