If everyone got a Jim Phillips graphic as cool as Mob Grip’s new Sales Manager Bud “Mr. Griptape” Smith did when he was hired, we’d be running all kinds of business promotional news bits.
“Mob Grip is first and foremost a great product,” says Bud. “When you add amazing team riders and marketing, consistent quality and an innovative high performance product offering, it truly is a complete package. It’s all backed by a focused skateboard company committed to re-investing in skateboarding. I am very excited to be involved. I have no doubt the future looks bright.”
Sure enough.“Mr. Griptape” Bud Smith joins Mob Grip at NHS, Inc.
NHS is proud to welcome Bud Smith to the sales team as Mob Grip Sales Manager.
“Mob Grip is first and foremost a great product,” says Bud. “When you add amazing team riders and marketing, consistent quality and an innovative high performance product offering, it truly is a complete package. It’s all backed by a focused skateboard company committed to re-investing in skateboarding. I am very excited to be involved. I have no doubt the future looks bright.”
Bud is a great addition for the future of Mob Grip,’ says Bob Denike, CEO/President of NHS. When we heard he was available to help with our griptape program, it was a no brainer for us to bring him on. We look forward to working with Bud and his many established relationships in skateboarding.”
Richard Novak, Chairman and founder of NHS had this to say, “Bud is Mr. Griptape and he is the final piece to our griptape puzzle. Welcome aboard Bud!”
Bud will work with the existing NHS sales team to build international and domestic distribution. He will also develop strategic partnerships with other skateboard manufacturers and build the co-branded and shop Graphic Mob griptape programs. Bud states, “I’m confident I’ll be able to apply my knowledge, strong relationships and expertise and help grow this brand and product.”
With over 25 years of experience in the skateboard griptape business, Bud Smith brings a wealth of knowledge and a lifetime of industry relationships to NHS. He is a founding member of the International Association of Skateboard Companies. He was also chairman of the organization that built the Skate Zone skate park in McHenry, IL.
congrats Bud.
Great news for Bud and for Mob. leave it to Bud to land “griptape side up”!
great shot of Bud – they even captured his “dickie do”. What a disgrace as he should have quit when he had the chance
Chris,
It’s easy to hide behind the keyboard, make negative comments about me, and not publish your REAL name, but I have a good idea of who you really are! Only one person has been upset by my move to MOB and I’m glad it still hurts!
Bud
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