Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Sport South Announces Dickson as New President

Sports South, LLC of Shreveport, Louisiana announced the promotion of Tripper Dickson to be its President, effective April 15, 2015.

Dickson has been employed on a full-time basis by Sports South for the past three years, although he has been involved in his family-owned company from an early age in multiple capacities. Tripper was most recently responsible for the successful implementation of a new distribution facility, the most ambitious capital investment of the company's history. He has also played an instrumental role in the dramatic and historic growth of the company in the past few years.

"Tripper follows in the footsteps of the previous four generations of Dicksons who have assumed the presidency," commented Chairman and CEO Skipper Dickson. "His personal and professional accomplishments leave no doubt in my mind that he will succeed in this role."

Prior to joining Sports South, Tripper spent several years in the investment banking industry with Bank of America Merrill Lynch. Tripper received his bachelor's degree from Vanderbilt University, summa cum laude in economics and finance and his M.B.A. from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business, with honors as a Shermet Scholar.

Walter Frederick, former President, will remain active in the affairs of the company on a daily basis. He will also remain a member of the Board of Directors in his newly elected position of Vice Chairman.

"Walter's 43 years with the company, from truck driver to President, are a testament to his capabilities and integrity," said Skipper Dickson. "I am delighted that he intends to remain at his desk on a daily basis. His contributions in the past cannot be overstated and we feel fortunate that his contributions will continue."

"I proudly pass the title and responsibility of President on to Tripper and feel certain that he will lead Sports South with the same vision and passion that his dad has always had for our industry and company," Frederick said.


About Sports South
Sports South is one of the nation's leading distributors of commercial arms, ammunition, and accessories. Tradition sums up the 174-year business legacy that has passed through five generations of family leadership. Sports South is a family company and these values permeate through its culture to all its employees. The company maintains its leadership position through the relentless pursuit of new ideas, new thinking, and new technology to drive long-term success and growth. Sports South and its owners have been and continue to be heavily invested in giving back to protect the industry's future.

For more information, contact Susan Adams, 318-797-6700.