Zeal Optics Welcomes Global Sales Director to Boulder Sales Office

(Moab, Utah)— Zeal Optics, award-winning innovators in sport eyewear, announces the addition of Andy Palmer as Global Sales Director. Palmer has extensive sales and marketing experience in the many channels of sport and action lifestyle markets. His 18 years of international sales executive experience include building the brands of Animal UK, Animal USA, Dragon Optical, Clive and Fortress Watches.

Palmer recently moved from San Diego to Boulder and is based out of Zeal Optics new sales office and showroom in Boulder County. The Prospect neighborhood, 15 minutes northeast of Boulder, is an eco friendly progressive community that brings commercial and lifestyle together in a unique format for living and working.

“Boulder and the entire front range of Colorado has really embraced Zeal Optics products and I’m excited to be a part of the team here to help continue Zeal’s growth.” Zeal Optics is sold at several key and expanding network of local retailers such as REI, Title 9 Sports, Fleet Feet, Elevation Outfitters, Runner’s Roost, Mees & Kaminski Eyecare, and many more specialty sport and optical stores. “My family is excited to experience the outdoor lifestyle and friendliness of the rocky mountain community,” exuded Andy.

“We are very excited to have Andy on board with us,” explains Wink Jackson, co-owner and CEO. “Andy has had extensive experience building brands under various market situations and he is excited to be working with the quality and authentic products that Zeal will continue to create.” As a former professional windsurfer, Palmer knows and appreciates Zeal’s mission to provide the world with performance eyewear that really works!

Privately owned Zeal Optics maintains their head office in Moab, Utah for several functions including dealer customer service. Moab Utah, the extreme sports Mecca, is where the company was founded by former professional mountain bikers / triathletes, Michael and Wink Jackson, 10 years ago. Zeal Optics is known for their innovative sport eyewear, fusing fashion and function in all of their designs. Their signature lens technology ZB-13 Polarized, “One lens – Maximum Versatility!” was awarded Outside Magazine’s Gear of the Year in 2006. Zeal’s collections include ZB-13 Polarized, True Performance Polarized for Women, The PPX- world’s only polarized & photo chromatic goggle lens and Smart Bluetooth communications sport eyewear.

Zeal Optics, named after the zeal in which life should be lived, is a company founded by athletes. State-of-the-art designs, attention to detail, an Rx lens program and a lifetime warranty are testaments to Zeal’s dedication to providing the finest quality product. Zeal – true innovation, quality and value! For more information, visit www.zealoptics.com or call 435.259.6970 and ask for Michael or Wink.