Executive Bios
At every level of our company, you’ll find athletes leading the way. In our Running, Golf, and Team Sports divisions, while the games and the equipment may change, our goal remains constant: to create products that work in harmony with the athlete’s body, to help them perform better than ever.
Bob Puccini
President, Mizuno USA
Chairman of the Board, Mizuno Canada Ltd.
Bob Puccini's passion for sports and competing has transcended across his professional career. Bob joined Mizuno USA in August 1995 as vice president and general manager of Mizuno’s diamond, athletic footwear and apparel and South America businesses. Just over a year later in October 1996, Bob was appointed President of Mizuno USA to oversee all operations in both the United States and South America.
Dick Grapenthin
Vice President and General Manager of the Mizuno Diamond Division
Richard “Dick” Grapenthin has played baseball in the major leagues, coached at the college level, and has spent his life dedicated to his passion for sports. He began his career with MizunoUSA in 2000 as Director of Marketing and led the development and growth of Mizuno Diamond products across all categories.
Dick Lyons
Vice President and General Manager of the Golf Division
Dick has 28 years of experience in the golf industry and has worked with some of the greatest players in the game. Ben Hogan, Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson, and Luke Donald are just a few of the names that he has collaborated with, in one form or another, since his golf career began.
Fritz Taylor
Vice President and General Manager Mizuno Running Division
Fritz Taylor lives, breathes and eats running. During his 23 years working in the industry his experience has spanned footwear development, product marketing, and future concepts.
John Stacey
President of Mizuno Canada Ltd.
John Stacey’s passion for sports and his competitive nature started from his early years growing up in a family of four boys, all of whom excelled in various sports. John’s love of sports has transcended into his business career.
Mark Hansen
Director Sales & Marketing for Golf and Running Divisions - Mizuno Canada Ltd.
Mark is a 24 year veteran of the sporting goods industry. His career began in 1987 and spent his first 14 years travelling as a sales representative in the Ontario market.
Dave Bartlett
Director of Sales & Marketing, Team Sports - Mizuno Canada Ltd.
Dave has spent more than 25 years in the Sporting Goods Industry in Canada and is a passionate Baseball and Golf fan. Dave joined Mizuno Canada in January of 2002 as a Territory Manager for all divisions in Ontario.
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