JOUT Johnson Outdoors Inc

Johnson Outdoors Inc. (Nasdaq: JOUT), a leading global outdoor recreational products company, has named John Moon Vice-President and Chief Information Officer, responsible for leading the Company�s information technology function, and defining and implementing the company's strategic use of information technology worldwide. Mr. Moon joins Johnson Outdoors following a successful 21-year career with Baxter International where he held a variety of information technology positions of increasing responsibility before being named Corporate Vice President and CIO in 2000. Mr. Moon was named CIO of the Year in 2003 by the Association of Information Technology Professionals. Prior to joining Baxter, Mr. Moon held positions in the telecommunications and medical software industries. Mr. Moon earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science, and holds a Master�s Degree in Management Information Systems from Northern Illinois University. He serves as Chairman, Society of Information Management � Chicago Chapter. ABOUT JOHNSON OUTDOORS INC. Johnson Outdoors is a leading global outdoor recreation company that turns ideas into adventure with innovative, top-quality products. The Company designs, manufactures and markets a portfolio of winning, consumer-preferred brands across four categories: Watercraft, Marine Electronics, Diving and Outdoor Equipment. Johnson Outdoors' familiar brands include, among others: Old Town� canoes and kayaks; Ocean Kayak� and Necky� kayaks; Lendal� paddles; Escape� electric boats; Minn Kota� motors; Cannon� downriggers; Humminbird�, Bottom Line� and Fishin� Buddy� fishfinders; Scubapro� and UWATEC� dive equipment; Silva� compasses and digital instruments; and Eureka!� tents. The Company has 23 locations around the world, employs 1,300 people and reported annual sales of $380.7 million in fiscal 2005. Visit Johnson Outdoors online at www.JohnsonOutdoors.com Johnson Outdoors Inc. (Nasdaq: JOUT), a leading global outdoor recreational products company, has named John Moon Vice-President and Chief Information Officer, responsible for leading the Company's information technology function, and defining and implementing the company's strategic use of information technology worldwide. Mr. Moon joins Johnson Outdoors following a successful 21-year career with Baxter International where he held a variety of information technology positions of increasing responsibility before being named Corporate Vice President and CIO in 2000. Mr. Moon was named CIO of the Year in 2003 by the Association of Information Technology Professionals. Prior to joining Baxter, Mr. Moon held positions in the telecommunications and medical software industries. Mr. Moon earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science, and holds a Master's Degree in Management Information Systems from Northern Illinois University. He serves as Chairman, Society of Information Management - Chicago Chapter. ABOUT JOHNSON OUTDOORS INC. Johnson Outdoors is a leading global outdoor recreation company that turns ideas into adventure with innovative, top-quality products. The Company designs, manufactures and markets a portfolio of winning, consumer-preferred brands across four categories: Watercraft, Marine Electronics, Diving and Outdoor Equipment. Johnson Outdoors' familiar brands include, among others: Old Town(R) canoes and kayaks; Ocean Kayak(TM) and Necky(R) kayaks; Lendal(TM) paddles; Escape(R) electric boats; Minn Kota(R) motors; Cannon(R) downriggers; Humminbird(R), Bottom Line(R) and Fishin' Buddy(R) fishfinders; Scubapro(R) and UWATEC(R) dive equipment; Silva(R) compasses and digital instruments; and Eureka!(R) tents. The Company has 23 locations around the world, employs 1,300 people and reported annual sales of $380.7 million in fiscal 2005. Visit Johnson Outdoors online at www.JohnsonOutdoors.com