John Friday Email & Phone Number

Burlington, Ia

Santa Rosa, Ca

I founded Organized Fishing in 2007 to be the premier brand for fishing rod and tackle storage and organization. Our products can now be found in the majority of the major sporting goods retailers, as well as many of the top websites which feature fishing, and outdoor recreational products. We are consistently improving our current items, as well as introducing a variety of new products on a regular basis.

Palo Alto, Ca

Directed all sales functions both domestically and internationally, including distribution with Apple. Coordinated sales activities with marketing. Responsible for development of internal and outside sales force.

Primary responsibility was driving Wal-Mart sales globally. Significantly increased domestic placement and sales. Recognized as Import Vendor of the Year on two occasions.

Itasca, Il

Managed Wal-Mart sales internationally; significantly increasing sales on a global basis; spending significant time in China working through direct purchasing initiatives.

Canton, Oh

Responsible for sales and management of new media storage products division. Launched successfully in 1991 and sold to Fellowes in 2007. Responsible for all sales, and budgeting actives, including the management of internal and independent sales force; including customer service. Worked closely with engineering on the design and development of numerous new products.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Marketing

Bachelor Of Science, Marketing

Activities and Societies: Delta Tau Delta Fraternity, Iowa Sate Tae Kwon Do club, Fishing, Hunting and Golf