Escalade Promotes Griffin to Full-Time CEO, President

EVANSVILLE, INDIANA (March 13, 2026) – The Board of Directors of Escalade announced the appointment of Patrick J. Griffin as full-time Chief Executive Officer and President effective March 5, 2026. Griffin had been serving as interim CEO and President.

“The Escalade Board appreciates Patrick’s willingness to step in as interim CEO since October,” said Walter P. Glazer Jr., Escalade’s Chairman. “Patrick is a thoughtful, strategic leader who cares deeply about our people and understands the culture that has shaped our success. We look forward to working with him as he leads the Escalade team to build on our strong foundation and drive growth with clarity, integrity, and the will to win.”

Griffin was appointed to the interim role when Armin Boehm resigned from Escalade after just seven months as President and CEO. Boehm replaced Glazer after his retirement.

“My family and I have been deeply invested in Escalade’s long-term success, and it’s an honor to serve as Chief Executive Officer and President,” Griffin said. “Escalade is well-positioned for the future, with a vibrant culture, a talented team, strong financial footing, and leading brands in attractive niche categories. I look forward to working with our team and Board to build on this momentum, elevate performance, and deliver long-term value for our customers, team members, and shareholders.”

Griffin has served as an Escalade director and as Vice President, Corporate Development and Investor Relations since 2012. Prior to that, he was President of Martin Yale Group, a former Escalade subsidiary, and held other sales, marketing, and product management roles at Escalade dating to 2002. Earlier in his career, Griffin held business development and strategic planning roles at Network Commerce, Webcentric and Koch Industries.

Griffin served on the board of Stiga Sports AB from 2007 to 2018. He has served on the Regency Properties Board of Managers since 2024.

Griffin holds an MBA and an MA in Southeast Asian Studies from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. He earned BA degrees in history and economics from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas.