Minneapolis, MN – June 3, 2015 —Epoch Lacrosse has enjoyed tremendous growth over the past several years. Subsequently, Epoch is proud to announce that Chris Fleck will be joining its staff as the companies first Financial Controller and former MLL and Adelphi University standout Joe Vitale will be working with authorized retailers as an Outside Sales Representative.
Chris comes to Epoch with an extensive background in the accounting world working both in the public and private sectors. In his new role Chris will be responsible for Epoch’s accounting functions and will play an integral role in managing the companies aggressive growth plans. Chris like the rest of Epoch’s team is actively involved in the lacrosse community and is currently the head coach of Minnesota’s #1 rank Prior Lake High School boy’s lacrosse team and also coaches with Minnesota’s premiere club lacrosse program Team MN Lacrosse.
A graduate of Lynbrook High School in Long Island, Joe’s love of lacrosse runs deep. In his role as an Outside Sales Representative Joe will be working with authorized Epoch retailers assisting them with their local and regional marketing events. Vitale is a 2013 graduate of Adelphi University and graduated with a degree in sports management. He was drafted and played for Major League Lacrosse’s Charlotte Hounds in 2012 and played two games for the New York Lizards in 2013 as a midfielder.
“Chris and Joe are great additions to our team,” said James Miceli, Principal at Epoch Lacrosse. “They bring a passion for the game that we look for in all of our employees and both will play a major role in growing our brand and the sport of lacrosse nationwide.”
About Epoch Lacrosse
Epoch Lacrosse delivers the finest manufactured lacrosse equipment designed to increase playability and maximize performance by utilizing world-class materials and manufacturing techniques. Epoch tests and re-tests each of its designs to ensure optimal durability, playability and performance. Epoch’s goal is simple, to give players every opportunity to reach their true potential. Live. Play. Be.
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Oliver Marti: Starting an NLL Team in Albany and Investing in the PLL and Epoch Lacrosse (Pro Lacrosse Talk Podcast #130)
byPro Lacrosse Talk
On this episode of the Pro Lacrosse Talk Podcast, Hutton Jackson and Adam Moore are joined by three-time All-American at Brown University, investor in the PLL, and the newest NLL owner Oliver Marti. He discusses moving the New England Black Wolves franchise to Albany, New York, why the city of Albany was chosen and share his thoughts on the team’s potential new identity. He also discusses his time playing for Dom Starsia at Brown University, playing for the New York Saints in the MILL, starting the Connecticut Box Lacrosse League, investing in the Premier Lacrosse League and equipment manufacturer Epoch Lacrosse, and his opinion on the current state of pro lacrosse.
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