Imperial Taps Dan Cowart as Nike Team Headwear BSN Sales Manager

Imperial is excited to announce the appointment of Dan Cowart as the new Nike Team Headwear BSN Sales Manager. Bringing over 15 years of seasoned experience in the sporting goods and team sports industry, Cowart will lead sales efforts for Nike Team Headwear through the BSN SPORTS network. He will report directly to Erika Kelly, VP of Nike Team Headwear at Imperial.

He most recently served as National Sales Manager for Mikasa Sports USA, where he managed national sales and marketing efforts across the Team, Retail, Catalog, and Ecommerce channels. His responsibilities included developing key partnerships, guiding product line development, and helping drive significant year-over-year growth for the brand.  Previously, Cowart has secured Under Armour contracts at Eastbay Team Sales and expanded territories at Champro Sports and has robust experience selling major brands like Nike, Under Armour, and Adidas to educational institutions.

“Dan’s extensive background in team sales, his deep knowledge of major brands like Nike, and his proven ability to manage complex dealer networks make him a vital addition to our team,” said Erika Kelly, VP of Nike Team Headwear at Imperial. “His leadership will be instrumental in expanding the presence of Nike Team Headwear within the crucial BSN SPORTS channel.”

Imperial is confident that Cowart's comprehensive experience and proven ability to drive success in the team sports sector make him the ideal leader to enhance the Nike Team Headwear presence within the extensive BSN SPORTS network.

“I’m thrilled to join Imperial as the Nike Team Headwear BSN Sales Manager,” said Dan Cowart. “Throughout my career, I’ve been passionate about partnering with top brands and empowering teams to achieve their goals. I look forward to leveraging my experience in dealer network management and team sports to drive growth and strengthen Nike Team Headwear’s presence within the BSN SPORTS channel. Together, we will deliver innovative solutions and exceptional service to our partners.”

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 manages and operates nike.teamheadwear.com.  

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