Barry Woodbrey Email Address

Director of Human Resources

PING designs, manufactures and markets a complete line of golf equipment including metal woods, irons, putters and golf bags. The family-owned company was founded in 1959 in the garage of the late Karsten Solheim, a mechanical engineer with an extensive background in the aerospace and computer industries. His frustration with his putting inspired him to design his own putter, which created a pinging" sound when striking a golf ball. This sound was the source of the name now synonymous with innovation, quality and service throughout the world of golf. Solheim and his company are credited with numerous innovations that became industry standards, including perimeter weighting, custom fitting and the use of investment casting in the manufacturing of golf clubs. His insistence on adhering to strict engineering principles and tight manufacturing tolerances raised the level of product performance and quality throughout the golf industry. Solheim is the only person to be inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame as a golf club manufacturer. Today, the Phoenix-based company is under the direction of Solheim's youngest son, John A. Solheim. PING game-improvement products can be found in more than 70 countries."

Human Resources Executive and Attorney with proven senior-level experience in executive decision-making, strategic business planning, policy direction and personnel management. A talent for analyzing problems, developing and simplifying procedures, and finding innovative solutions. Especially skilled at building effective, productive working relationships with all levels of an organization. Interested in medium and large companies. Specialties: Strategic PlanningTeam BuildingLabor Cost Management Change ManagementSuccession PlanningTalent Retention Benefits Plan DesignCompensation PlansTraining & Development Contract NegotiationConflict ResolutionMergers & Acquisitions Risk ManagementPerformance Management Employee RelationsOrganizational Design Workplace Safety