AUGUSTA, Ga. — E-Z-GO®, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company and a leading global manufacturer of light-transportation vehicles, is proud to announce the promotion of Chris Dyer to the position of Regional Sales Director, East Region. A seasoned sales professional, Dyer joined E-Z-GO in 2006 as a fleet sales representative and prior to his promotion covered the Dixie Section territory of Alabama and the Florida panhandle.

"During his tenure at E-Z-GO, Chris has demonstrated exceptional sales and leadership capabilities, making this promotion a natural fit," said Michael Parkhurst, Vice President, Golf at E-Z-GO. "With his knowledge of E-Z-GO products and services, Chris will transition seamlessly into his new role and continue the exceptional service provided by the sales organization in the East Region."

Dyer will lead E-Z-GO’s sales organization in the East Region, which spans from New York to North Carolina, executing strategic sales objectives, supporting customers and continuing to sell E-Z-GO TXT® and RXV® fleet golf cars, Cushman Hauler™ maintenance and Cushman Refresher™ and Shuttle hospitality vehicles.

About E-Z-GO

E-Z-GO, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, is a leading global manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportation vehicles, and ground support equipment. Products sold under the E-Z-GO brand include RXV and TXT fleet golf cars, Freedom® RXV and Freedom TXT personal golf cars, E-Z-GO Terrain™ and Express™ personal utility vehicles, and the 2Five® street-legal low-speed vehicle. E-Z-GO also produces the Cushman® line of heavy-duty material carriers and utility vehicles, TUG ground support equipment for the aviation industry, and the Bad Boy Buggies® line of off-road utility vehicles for hunters and outdoor enthusiasts. Founded in 1954 in Augusta, Georgia, E-Z-GO became part of Textron Inc. in 1960.

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