Nordica USA names Matt Knittle to race department position

Nordica USA names Matt Knittle to race department position{mosimage}Nordica USA has announced the hiring of former UVM ski ace Matt Knittle to the Nordica Race Department. Knittle will assume the position of North American Race Service and Sales Manager. He will be responsible for the service of Nordica’s national team athletes in the USA as well as Canada in addition to managing the race specific sales in the USA.

Citing Knittle’s extensive ski racing accomplishments and his long history as a Nordica athlete, Nordica’s racing and promotions manager Willy Booker said Knittle will enhance Nordica’s credibility in the racing arena.

“He is a very highly regarded athlete in the skiing community and well known for his talent at working with equipment,” said Booker, a teammate of Knittle at the University of Vermont in the late 1990’s. Matt’s experience and dedication to the sport will be a significant asset to all of the Nordica athletes.”

Knittle graduated from the University of Vermont in the spring of 2003 with a degree in community development and applied economics. He continued to compete for UVM in the 2003-2004 ski season completing his fourth year of eligibility. Among his many accomplishments at UVM Knittle was the 2000 NCAA Giant Slalom Champion. Twice named men’s team captain by his teammates, Knittle had 28 top-10 finishes in his UVM career and was a three time NCAA All-American.

Knittle’s accomplishments were highlighted this spring when he was awarded the prestigious J. Edward Donnelly Award, with which UVM honors outstanding senior athletes.