Steve Hall Joins McWIL Squash as Senior Partner from Squash Media Chicago, IL (March 3, 2016)
– McWIL Squash, the leading squash court builder in North America and a
pioneer in squash courts around the world, announced today at the Windy
City Open that Steve Hall will join the McWIL team as Senior Partner.
Hall brings with him more than twenty-five years of experience in the
sports industry as a player, squash teaching professional and racquet
industry executive. He will partner with McWIL Founder and CEO David
Carr in all aspects of the McWIL business with a heavy focus on sales,
marketing and business development.
As a player, Hall
was a perennial top 10 ranked player in Canada throughout his playing
career. A native of Calgary, Alberta, he has held Squash
Professional roles at some of the most impressive clubs in North
America, including Bankers Hall Club, Edgemont Club, The Glencoe Club,
and most recently at Sea Island Resort.
Off the
court, he has more than two decades of experience in sports sales and
marketing including 12 years at Dunlop Sports as Director of Marketing,
where he was responsible for all marketing operations and programs for
the North American racquet sports division. Prior to his tenure with
Dunlop Sports, Hall served as President of Manta Sports, overseeing the
company’s global operations, including marketing and development of
squash products and equipment. A former member of the US Squash Board
of Directors, squash is a lifelong passion of Hall’s both personally
and professionally.
“I’m excited
to partner with McWIL at a time when both squash court construction and
the game itself are growing exponentially, especially here in North
America,” said Hall. “The quality, craftsmanship and performance the
McWIL Squash Court System stands for is unmatched. My goal is to use my
marketing experience and professional sports background to further
elevate the McWIL brand.”
“Steve’s marketing expertise
and overall industry knowledge are going to help us grow,” said David
Carr, CEO of McWIL. “But just as importantly, Steve’s professionalism
and outgoing personality are a perfect fit for our global partnership
team.”
“I’ve worked with both McWIL and Steve over the
years, and their partnership will have a positive influence on the
development of the sport here in the US,” said John Flanigan, Athletic
Director of the University Club of Chicago. “McWIL over-delivered when
they built our new squash center, and I’m sure Steve will do the same
in his new role.”
McWIL Squash Facts
* Founded in 1995 * Based in Washington, DC * Pre-eminent squash court builder in the U.S. * Only court company with complete court accreditation from the World Squash Federation * Partners include squash legends Jahangir Khan and Rodney Martin * Developed and built the NetSuite Glass Show Court used at most major North American pro squash events * Offers unique materials and proprietary designs * Supports National Urban Squash + Education Association programs in the US and Canada
