Swix Sport, the global market leader in wax and tools has announced Minneapolis based, Evan Pengelly as Swix Racing Service Director. Pengelly, a dedicated skier and fifteen year veteran of the cross country ski industry, comes most recently from Racing Service at Rossignol where he supported top U.S. athletes.
“I’m excited to be joining Swix as the Nordic Racing Service Director. Swix is the clear industry leader in wax, poles and clothing so to work with the very best is a great opportunity. I’m looking forward to working with athletes, coaches and retailers again to help promote and grow the sport.
Swix Sport US maintains partnerships across the country with both elite and U.S. Ski Team athletes. An event sponsor for the American Birkebeiner, the New England Nordic Ski Association as well as the technical uniform supplier for the U.S. Cross Country Ski Team, Swix has influence throughout the U.S. market at all levels.
“Evan is simply the right guy for this job,” explained Swix Sport US CEO, Steve Poulin. “His history as a competitor, his background supporting elite athletes and his time in a retail environment make him uniquely qualified to support the Swix brand. We’re grateful to have him on board.”
Pengelly’s tenure as Nordic Racing Service Director began on December 1st. He will be visible at elite events throughout the U.S. For more information, log onto www.swixsport.com. To contact Evan, reach out to him at epengelly@swixsport.com
