Imperial Appoints Brent Flynn as Nike Team Headwear Sales Manager

BOURBON, MO – Imperial, an authorized Nike, Inc. licensee and manager of Nike Team Headwear, is pleased to announce the appointment of Brent Flynn as Sales Manager for Nike Team Headwear.

Flynn joins Imperial with more than 20 years of experience leading sales, category management, and go-to-market strategy across the sporting goods industry. Throughout his career, he has built a reputation for driving revenue growth, developing high-performing sales teams, and cultivating strategic partnerships with athletic organizations and dealers nationwide.

In his new role, Flynn will lead sales efforts for Nike Team Headwear, working closely with dealers, distributors, and key accounts to expand the brand's presence while strengthening relationships throughout the team sports marketplace.

Most recently, Flynn served as Vice President of Teamwear, Multi-Sport at Capelli Sport, where he directed the strategic vision for the company's multi-sport team division, overseeing product development, marketing strategy, sales forecasting, and business expansion initiatives across numerous sports categories. Prior to Capelli Sport, he served as Basketball Category Manager at BSN SPORTS, leading one of the company's largest revenue-generating categories while collaborating with Nike and other leading athletic brands on go-to-market strategies and national sales initiatives.

"I've spent my career helping coaches, athletic departments, and dealers find the right solutions for their programs," said Flynn. "Joining Imperial to help grow the Nike Team Headwear business is an incredible opportunity. Nike is one of the most recognizable brands in sports, and Imperial has built a best-in-class reputation for service, quality, and innovation. I'm excited to work alongside this talented team to continue expanding our reach and delivering exceptional experiences for our customers."

"Brent's experience across team sports, category management, and strategic sales leadership makes him an outstanding addition to our organization," said Erika Kelly, Vice President of Nike Team Headwear. "He understands the dealer network, has deep relationships throughout the industry, and brings an energy and customer-first mindset that aligns perfectly with our vision for continued growth. We're excited to welcome Brent to the team."

Based in Mansfield, Texas, Flynn will work closely with Imperial's Nike Team Headwear leadership team to accelerate growth across collegiate, high school, club, and dealer channels while supporting the continued expansion of the Nike Team Headwear business.

To learn more about Nike Team Headwear, visit Nike.TeamHeadwear.com.

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. These brands serve diverse markets, including direct-to-consumer (DTC), golf, corporate, destination & leisure, team dealer, and supply chain channels.

Imperial’s customers include prestigious golf events such as the U.S. Open, PGA Championship, Open Championship, Ryder Cup, Presidents Cup, and Solheim Cup. The company also maintains manufacturing and licensing partnerships with global brands like Nike, Peter Millar, and Tommy Hilfiger.

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