Press Release

Tony Palma Takes Helm as Ogio's New CEO

BLUFFDALE, Utah (January 25, 2010) – OGIO,
the leading global manufacturer of performance gear bags and packs,
today announced that Tony Palma has partnered with Michael J. Pratt,
Chairman and founder of OGIO, and will serve as the company's new Chief
Executive Officer.

"Throughout
the past several years, we have focused energies and resources on
building a strong brand that would resonate across multiple
demographics," Pratt says. "The next strategic move for our growth is
to bring in executive leadership with a proven track record for global
success.  I am excited that Tony has joined me to take OGIO to the next level.  His
experience in growing businesses in consumer products, action and team
sports will help us to realize our full brand potential."


Palma stated, "OGIO is truly a unique company with an incredible
culture and passion for designing innovative bags and other products
that are a key part of the lifestyle of each market in which we
participate. Our strong brand momentum provides us with key strategic
opportunities to grow our business as we continue to excite the market
with increasingly innovative designs and fashions.”


Prior
to joining OGIO, Palma was the CEO of Easton Sports for 14 years,
driving the company's rapid brand and sales growth. After merging with
Riddell and Bell Sports, he was appointed CEO of Easton Bell Sports and
grew that company to nearly $750 million in sales. Prior to joining
Easton Sports, Palma spent eight years with KPMG. He currently serves
as a director on a number of corporate boards and is a member of the
Board of Advisors at California State University , Northridge.



About OGIO

OGIO International, Inc. is an award-winning global leader in
gear bag design and manufacturing, recognized for its athlete-inspired
technology. The privately held Utah Company, founded in 1987,
distributes products worldwide under the OGIO brand name, and operates
an original equipment manufacturer division to produce gear bags for
other internationally known brands.  In 2009, the company was
recognized by Business Week Magazine for designing one of the “50 Coolest Products in the 21st Century,” and received the “Coolest Product of the 2009 Indy Motorcycle Dealer Expo
with its new OGIO Stepup Ramp. The brand's collection includes an
extensive line of golf bags; back packs; snow, skate and surf packs;
school packs; motocross bags and hard goods; messenger bags; and other
active gear. For more information, visit www.ogio.com.

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