{"id":29116,"date":"2012-03-15T09:37:15","date_gmt":"2012-03-15T16:37:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.boardistan.com\/?p=29116"},"modified":"2012-03-15T13:42:38","modified_gmt":"2012-03-15T20:42:38","slug":"mark-welsh-new-dakine-snow-tm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.boardistan.com\/?p=29116","title":{"rendered":"Mark Welsh New Dakine Snow TM"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.boardistan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/welsh_port.jpg\" onclick=\"window.open('http:\/\/www.boardistan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/welsh_port.jpg','popup','width=210,height=248,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=yes,left=0,top=0');return false\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.boardistan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/welsh_port-tm.jpg\" height=\"118\" width=\"100\" border=\"1\" align=\"right\" hspace=\"4\" vspace=\"4\" alt=\"Welsh Port\" \/><\/a>Bearded photographer <strong>Mark Welsh<\/strong> has joined <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.billabong.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Billabong&#8217;s<\/a><\/strong> luggage brand <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dakine.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Dakine<\/a><\/strong> as the new snow team manager.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cWe\u2019re excited to have Welsh onboard,\u201d said <strong>Mike Madlener<\/strong>, Dakine\u2019s Creative Director.  \u201cHe brings a clear understanding of our industry, the needs of our team, and our business.\u201d  <\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Welsh appears to be happy about the new gig as well.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;Signing on with DAKINE means working with one of the strongest and most talented teams in the industry; and I will have the privilege of working with some of my closest friends!  I have immense respect for the quality and construction of DAKINE products so I\u2019m really looking forward to this new venture on all levels,&#8221; said Welsh about his new role.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Follow the jump for the official word.<!--more-->DAKINE Welcomes Industry Veteran Mark Welsh as Snow Team Manager<\/p>\n<p>HOOD RIVER, Ore. (March 15, 2012) \u2013 DAKINE is pleased to announce the addition of Mark Welsh who joins the company as its new snow team manager.  In his position, Welsh will manage all functions related to DAKINE\u2019s snow team including representing the brand at various contests and events, organizing team photo shoots and promoting the company through a variety of mediums.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re excited to have Welsh onboard,\u201d said Mike Madlener, DAKINE\u2019s Creative Director.  \u201cHe brings a clear understanding of our industry, the needs of our team, and our business.\u201d  <\/p>\n<p>An accomplished snowboarder and professional photographer, Welsh\u2019s extensive athlete relationships, ever-positive attitude and wealth of experience are unmatched.  When not on the road with DAKINE\u2019s snow team, Welsh will be based out of the brand\u2019s headquarters in Hood River, Ore.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Signing on with DAKINE means working with one of the strongest and most talented teams in the industry; and I will have the privilege of working with some of my closest friends!  I have immense respect for the quality and construction of DAKINE products so I\u2019m really looking forward to this new venture on all levels,&#8221; said Welsh about his new role.<\/p>\n<p>ABOUT DAKINE<br \/>\nBacked by a pro team roster that includes some of the world&#8217;s top action sports athletes, DAKINE has been an industry leader in action sports accessories since 1979. Founded in Hawaii and located at the base of Mt. Hood in Hood River, Oregon, DAKINE offers a complete range of innovative and quality products, including outerwear, sport-specific and lifestyle-driven backpacks, bags, travel gear and accessories. DAKINE products are available for purchase at specialty sports retailers worldwide.  For more information, visit www.dakine.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bearded photographer Mark Welsh has joined Billabong&#8217;s luggage brand Dakine as the new snow team manager. \u201cWe\u2019re excited to have Welsh onboard,\u201d said Mike Madlener, Dakine\u2019s Creative Director. \u201cHe brings a clear understanding of our industry, the needs of our team, and our business.\u201d Welsh appears to be happy about the new gig as well. 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