LDI is supported by a strong and experienced Executive Management Team, and by a well rounded independent Board of Directors.

Directors and Executive Officers

John R. Ayling – Chairman of the Board
John R. Ayling is Leisure Direct's Chairman of the Board, its largest shareholder, and co-founder. Since 1989, he has served as president of Continental Capital Management, Inc., a Sylvania, Ohio, money management firm. From 1983 to 1988, he served as a Vice President at Oberweis Securities. From 1969 to 1982, he managed accounts for individuals and institutions with Bell & Beckwith, a Toledo, Ohio broker dealer. Mr. Ayling is a NASD registered representative and holds Series 7, 24, and 63 licenses. From 1966 to 1968, he served as a Captain with the U.S. Army. Mr. Ayling has helped launch several start-up operations, financed several business enterprises, and provided management support and development for all phases of management, with an emphasis on business integration and financial controls. Mr. Ayling is a graduate of the University of Toledo.

Robert Dapper – President
Robert Dapper is the founder of Royal Spa Manufacturing, based in Indianapolis, IN. He started Royal Spas as an engineering student at Purdue University, incorporated in 1983, and has grown the company to one of the most successful spa manufacturing and distribution companies in the industry, with its wholly owned stores, and over 60 affiliated dealers in 17 states.

David Clark – Vice President of Business Development
David Clark has over 25 years of experience in planning, launching and growing businesses with both large public companies and entrepreneurial ventures. He has proven international expertise in strategic planning, business and product development, sales and marketing and strategic alliances with several companies including Mellon Bank, Ernst & Young and Hogan Systems. As CEO of an early stage venture, he received the Growth 100 Award from Kelley School of Business at Indiana University.

Ernie Stevens – Vice President of Operations
Ernie Stevens has 29 years of senior operations experience in the pool and spa industry. In 1987, Mr. Stevens joined Clark Manufacturing, d/b/a/ Sundance Spas, as Director of Operations. At the time, Clark Manufacturing was the U.S.'s second largest spa manufacturer. From 1979 to 1987, he served as Manufacturing Manager of Printronix, a manufacturer of advanced dot matrix printers. From 1975 to 1979, Mr. Stevens was Plant Manager for Far West, Inc. Leisure Time Products, and a custom and recreational vehicle manufacturer. From 1973 to 1975, he was Operations Manager of Imperial Vans, a manufacturer of recreational vehicles. Mr. Stevens received his advanced management training at Long Beach City College, Orange Coast College and the University of California Irvine School of Management.



In addition to the officers and management, Leisure Direct intends to put into place two advisory boards; a Business Advisory Board, and a Technology Advisory Board.

Business Advisory Board - Identify Acquisitions, Evaluate Products, Review Marketing Integration

Technology Advisory Board - Inventory Control, Production Processing & Scheduling, Quality Control and Cash Management.