FORT WORTH, Texas – United Sports Technologies (UST®) today announced the appointment of Robb Schikner as its new director of engineering design and technical sales. Schikner, who brings more than 15 years of golf shaft design expertise to the company, will be a member of the executive planning committee and will oversee various aspects of product design and testing, material selection, and tour development activities. With more than five years experience in the area of technical sales, Schikner also will be responsible for maintaining and expanding UST’s business with club manufacturers.

Prior to joining UST, Schikner served in a similar senior-level position with a San Diego-based golf shaft company, where he was responsible for technical sales, engineering, product marketing and manufacturing.

“Robb’s broad experience will be a great asset to UST as we continue to develop innovative products the market demands and to grow our business in a competitive global environment," said Gene Simpson, vice president of sales and marketing for UST brands. "I look forward to having Robb as a member of our management team."

Schikner earned a master’s degree in engineering from Clemson University. He currently lives in San Diego with wife, Eliana and daughters Sulijah and Haley.

For more information on UST or UST products, contact UST Sales and Public Relations Manager Randy Stuart at 281.250.8465 or visit www.ustgolfshaft.com.