After 42 years, longtime Concept2 employee Bob Beeman is stepping back from day-to-day operations, but not before making another trip to the Olympics.The Morrisville, Vermont native joined the rowing equipment company when he was just 17-years-old. Now, at 59-years-old, his passion remains for helping the best rowers in the world achieve their Olympic dream.”They rely on myself and Concept2 to make sure their oars are perfect,” said Beeman. “A lot of these coaches I’ve built a relationship up with for many, many years.”Beeman is heading to his 8th Olympic game this summer in Paris, but first he’ll travel to Germany to pick up Concept2’s equipment trailer. This allows the Morrisville native to make any necessary adjustments to an oar, and the company provides all of the support at no cost to athletes using Concept2 equipment.”I play Santa Clause,” said Beeman. “I get to give parts away and the labor to do it.”This service is essential for the sport at international regattas like the Olympics. This year, over 90% of those participating in the Paris summer games are going to be using Concept2 oars.The trip marks Beeman’s 102nd international regatta, and one of the most special after recently announcing his retirement.
After 42 years, longtime Concept2 employee Bob Beeman is stepping back from day-to-day operations, but not before making another trip to the Olympics.
The Morrisville, Vermont native joined the rowing equipment company when he was just 17-years-old. Now, at 59-years-old, his passion remains for helping the best rowers in the world achieve their Olympic dream.
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“They rely on myself and Concept2 to make sure their oars are perfect,” said Beeman. “A lot of these coaches I’ve built a relationship up with for many, many years.”
Beeman is heading to his 8th Olympic game this summer in Paris, but first he’ll travel to Germany to pick up Concept2’s equipment trailer. This allows the Morrisville native to make any necessary adjustments to an oar, and the company provides all of the support at no cost to athletes using Concept2 equipment.
“I play Santa Clause,” said Beeman. “I get to give parts away and the labor to do it.”
This service is essential for the sport at international regattas like the Olympics. This year, over 90% of those participating in the Paris summer games are going to be using Concept2 oars.
The trip marks Beeman’s 102nd international regatta, and one of the most special after recently announcing his retirement.
