Boca Raton, Florida--(Newsfile Corp. - July 10, 2023) - Bell Buckle Holdings, Inc. (OTC Pink: BLLB) subsidiary Jump Start Sports, a leader in the youth sports industry, has hired Cindy Rhodehamel as its Chief Operating Officer, effective July 3, 2023.
Cindy was a Founding Leader and Executive Director at Stella & Dot, a fashion accessories business based out of the San Francisco Bay Area, which she helped grow into $300M in annual sales and managed a team of 3,000 stylists in 3 countries. Stella & Dot, through its social selling model, has also donated over $10M to charity since its inception. Cindy continues to act as VP of Community Sales there, spending the last year advising female entrepreneurs in start-up ventures.
Cindy will oversee all Jump Start Sports operations, including building a team to support its rapidly growing franchise business. Jump Start has sold 10 Franchise territories since it began expansion in March 2023, including Greater Philadelphia, West Cleveland/Lorain, Youngstown/Western PA, New York City and Phoenix East Valley. It is in discussions with several other investors to open markets across the country.
"I'm very excited to be part of this mission to enrich the lives of kids through sports. I raised 3 daughters who were involved in soccer, field hockey, lacrosse and cheerleading. I have to say I attribute a significant part of the fact that they are all high-achievers in life to their participation in sports. Rick (Jump Start Founder & CEO Rick Hart) always says 'if we do what's right for the kids, the business will take care of itself.' I'm here to make sure that happens by ensuring our organizational structure that supports all the great coaches, franchise owners and leaders who do what's right for Jump Start Sports kids and their families. I couldn't pass up the opportunity to be part of this growing group."
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