Commercial Recreation Specialists (CRS), a provider of commercial-grade recreation solutions, announced the promotion of two team members, Ryan Hartberg and Patrick Pierce, to key leadership positions within the organization.
“CRS has experienced exponential growth, and we are honored to appoint key leaders during an exciting period, to leveraging our strengths and expertise and deliver exceptional value to our clients,” said Ron Romens, president of CRS.
With a background in sales, management, operations and marketing, Hartberg brings a wealth of expertise to his new position as vice president of sales and marketing. Prior to joining CRS, he served as the director of sales and marketing for Purple Cow Organics, where he managed distributor and vendor relationships, demonstrating his ability to foster strategic partnerships and drive business growth.
In his previous role as vice president of business development at CRS, Hartberg demonstrated his passion for enhancing guest experiences through product selection and project planning. His commitment to delivering tailored solutions has benefited CRS, clients, and vendors.
Additionally, Patrick Pierce has been appointed as project channel sales manager. Since joining CRS in 2019 as an Omaha-based recreation specialist on the project team, Pierce has exhibited exceptional leadership and contributed significantly to the company’s growth and expansion, the company said in a release. In his previous role, Pierce played a pivotal part in expanding CRS’s reach westward to effectively serve communities in Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota.
With his dedication and strategic vision, CRS has been able to extend its footprint in the region.
“We are thrilled to announce Patrick Pierce’s well-deserved promotion to Project Channel Sales Manager,” said Ryan Hartberg, VP of sales and marketing at Commercial Recreation Specialists. “Patrick’s proven track record, coupled with his deep understanding of our industry and unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction, positions him perfectly to lead our project channel sales efforts.”
