“Chet has been a huge part of the Globe family with his invaluable contribution to our shoe program, so we’re stoked * to have him playing a similar role in the growth of our apparel division,” says Tim Garrett, Vice President of Global Marketing. “Through our partnership with Chet, we have had incredible success with his pro model shoes and look forward to his continued input and direction on the Globe apparel line.”

"I'm very excited to be able to increase my role in supporting the Globe brand and am looking forward to the opportunities this change presents regarding my relationship with Globe and Paul Machnau," says Chet. "I’ve been impressed with the Globe apparel line and look forward to providing input into the development of future lines."

Born in Huntington Beach, California *, Chet Thomas first hopped on a skateboard at the age of 11 and a year later had secured a coveted spot on the “Bones Brigade” Powell Peralta * team roster. Chet turned pro with Public Skateboards at the age of 18, and also skated for other manufacturers during his early career, including Santa Cruz *, Platinum, and A-Team *. After starting Darkstar * Wheels * in 1997 * and pushing himself to the forefront of ultra-technical street skating, Chet launched his own board company, Darkstar Wood in 2000 *.

Globe launched Chet’s first pro model shoe in 1996 * and started a phenomenal success story, which has carried through to Chet’s fifth pro model Globe shoe today. Since the introduction of his first shoe, Chet has been intimately involved with the design, development and testing of his endorsed products. This high level of involvement will now increase with Chet’s additional role as a Globe apparel endorser.

Globe's business concepts originated in the early ‘90s from the desire to develop an authentic skateboard and surf footwear alternative for the action sports market. In 1995 *, Globe's rapid expansion prompted the opening of its Globe International headquarters in Southern California * to serve the booming U.S. market and the launching of line extensions and additional brands, including: 1) Globe clothing and accessories, 2) Globe Trans Element *, a casual footwear line, 3) Gallaz, the first action sports footwear brand specifically for females and 4) Gallaz clothing and accessories. Supported by a global team of world-class surfers and skateboarders, Globe and Gallaz offer quality products that integrate style, performance, durability and comfort. Globe, Gallaz and Globe Trans Element are distributed throughout the world. Additional information can be found at www.globeshoes.com and www.gallaz.com.

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