Surf9 LLC, a multiple licensee of Body Glove International, the leading watersports and lifestyle brand is pleased to announce that Brad Gruber has joined Surf 9 as President of their Footwear Division.
The addition of Mr. Gruber coincides with the launch of the Body Glove Footwear Lifestyle Collection, an all-new line of high quality casual shoes for men and women. The new collection emphasizes comfort and the California lifestyle that Body Glove has been an integral part of for 65 years.
“I’m excited to join the growing Surf9 team and help continue the company’s positive momentum. In addition to the well-established Surf9 produced Body Glove water shoes and sandals, the new lifestyle collection allows us to develop new markets and reach new segments,said Mr. Gruber.
“It’s a creative and unique shoe line that includes select Body Glove swimwear prints, as well as dynamic, fresh designs that pay homage to the roots of Body Glove and west coast leisure,” said Mr. Gruber.
With over 20 years of footwear experience, most notably with Rider Sandals, Mr. Gruber brings a wealth of knowledge and success to Surf9. He will oversee sales, merchandising and product design for the footwear division.
About Surf9 LLC
Founded in 2005 and based in Bonita Springs, Florida, Surf9 LLC designs, manufactures and sells footwear as well as inflatable watersports products. Surf9 LLC holds many patents and is a longtime official licensee of Body Glove International, the iconic 65-year old California watersports brand.