June 25, 2024, Chester Springs, PA – SAFR Sports is proud to announce the appointment of Perry Mandera to its Board of Directors. Mr. Mandera brings an extensive background in transportation, business development, and community service, making him a valuable addition to the SAFR Sports team.
Perry Mandera’s impressive career began in the Chicago Public School System, graduating from Tuley High School in 1975. Following his graduation, Mr. Mandera joined the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves, where he was introduced to the world of transportation and logistics during his service in the motor pool. After receiving an honorable discharge in 1979, Mr. Mandera applied his military experience to the business sector, launching his own successful company, Accurate Air Express, at the age of 23. In 1986, he founded The Custom Companies, Inc., a full-service transportation and logistics provider. The company now boasts annual sales exceeding $200 million and employs over 500 full-time workers nationwide.
Mr. Mandera’s business acumen and leadership skills have been widely recognized, including his inclusion in the “Top 100 American Transportation Executives of the Millennium” by the Illinois Transportation Association, where he currently serves on the Board of Directors. Beyond his professional achievements, Mr. Mandera is deeply committed to philanthropy, focusing on children’s and youth organizations, veterans, and cancer research and prevention. He has donated significant resources to various causes, including providing transportation and supplies to disaster relief efforts.
SAFR Sports is a company dedicated to advancing athlete safety, particularly through the development of its Helmet Covers, designed to reduce the risk of traumatic brain injuries and concussions in football. Perry Mandera first became aware of SAFR Sports’ innovative product when his sons played varsity football for Loyola Academy in Chicago.
Reflecting on his introduction to the company, Mr. Mandera shared, “The football staff had the forethought to place the caps on the helmets as a preventative and additional protective measure against head contact. I was so impressed with the material used and the detailed fit for each helmet size and model, I began to review other products in that space and realized SAFR Sports had the superior product. Their research and commitment to the health and safety of every age group involved in football led me to believe even further and ultimately invest in the company.”
Mr. Mandera is enthusiastic about his new role with SAFR Sports, stating, “I am excited regarding my new role with SAFR and hope to be able to bring my experience as a business owner and father to assist further protecting athletes of all ages against mild traumatic brain injury and multiple sub concussive impacts.”
John Zeglinski, CEO of SAFR Sports, expressed his excitement about Perry Mandera joining the board: “We are thrilled to welcome Perry Mandera to our Board of Directors. His extensive experience in business development, coupled with his deep commitment to safety and community service, aligns perfectly with our mission at SAFR Sports. Perry’s insights and dedication will be invaluable as we continue to innovate and enhance safety measures for athletes of all ages.”
The SAFR Sports team is excited to welcome Perry Mandera to the Board of Directors. His extensive experience and unwavering commitment to safety and community service align perfectly with the company’s mission to protect athletes and enhance sports safety.
For more information about SAFR Sports and their innovative protective gear, please visit www.safrsports.com.
