Consumer >> CEO Interviews >> May 12, 2003

James Weber – Brooks Sports Inc

JAMES M. WEBER joined the Board of Directors of Brooks Sports Inc. in 1999. He was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer in April 2001. Prior to joining Brooks, Mr. Weber was Managing Director of U.S. Bancorp Piper Jaffray Seattle Investment Banking practice. He has a record of successfully building brands in the sports and leisure industry, which includes positions as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Sims Sports, President of O'Brien International, Vice President of The Coleman Company, and various positions with The Pillsbury Company. Mr. Weber brings experience and knowledge in brand sales and market development. He also serves on the Board of The Nautilus Group. Mr. Weber received a Master's of Business Administration degree with high distinction from The Tuck School at Dartmouth College and a Bachelor's degree from the University of Minnesota. Profile
TWST: Would you begin with a brief historical sketch of Brooks

and an overview of things as they are now?

Mr. Weber: Brooks Sports is a leading running company that

designs and markets a line