The latest recruit to McKim Cringan George is one of the best-known athletes to come out of Manitoba in many years.
The Winnipeg-based advertising agency has brought Adam Speirs, a two-time winner of the Manitoba Amateur who played a decade on the Canadian tour, on board as an account co-ordinator.
"Business and golf go hand in hand, don't they?" he said.
When the 33-year-old decided it was time to hang up his golf spikes, one of his long-time sponsors, Drew Cringan - a partner in his new firm - convinced him to pass along his resume.
Peter George, the firm's CEO, said Speirs brings a world of experience from the school of hard knocks. Plus, having an employee who has rubbed shoulders with golf's greats is pretty cool, too.
"He needed to raise money and sponsorships for his career. He has made connections on his own with the business community to raise money."
"Adam has competed in the U.S. Open twice. I've never had anybody working for me who has done that," he said.
from Western Investor May 2012
