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GEARING UP STUDENTS FOR THEIR CAREERS Over the past 10 weeks, 41 interns from 20 states partnered with our team to produce projects, conduct research and gain valuable experience as they helped us inspire others to get outdoors. Students and young professionals came from 20 states The Bass Pro Shops summer internship program creates opportunities for students to gain experience and develop leadership skills, while networking and...
HOUSTON, TEXAS – Primary Arms Optics has announced the promotion of Antonio Torres to U.S. Inside Sales and Operations Manager. In this role, Antonio will be responsible for many key functions, including managing OEM opportunities, GSA and Prime Vendor accounts, and Sales operations. Joining Primary Arms in 2018, Antonio started as the Order Operations Specialist, where he developed a comprehensive understanding of Primary Arms Optics’...
Outdoor Occupations has temporarily activated free, unlimited job posting privileges for employers through July 31, 2020, in an effort to connect more talented outdoor industry job seekers with employers by offering our job board marketplace listing service free of charge to companies looking to hire . “Talented employees are the lifeblood of the outdoor recreation industry.  Many experienced specialty workers within sport fishing,...
Creedmoor Sports continues to grow as they expand their team with Bill Gravatt joining them as Managing Director. Bill will direct all operational and marketing activities for the company. Gravatt had worked for Creedmoor Sports as a consultant several years ago and left to serve as President of Capstone Precision Group (Berger Bullets). Prior to that, he was President/Co-owner of Sinclair International, a company specializing in precision...
SPRINGFIELD, MO - MTC Holsters, parent company of CrossBreed Holsters, N82 Holsters, and Magna-Arm, is pleased to announce the promotion of Nathan Engelking to the position of Executive Vice President of Marketing. Engelking began his career at MTC Holsters in 2013 as a customer service representative, followed by the positions of IT and Social Media Director before working his way to the role of Director of Marketing for the CrossBreed...
NORTH HAVEN, CT – O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc., a leading American firearms manufacturer, today announced the appointment of Patricia Donahue as Vice President of Operations, effective immediately. As Vice President of Operations, Donahue will have responsibility over all the company’s manufacturing operations and will report directly to Executive Vice President and CFO, Paul Chartier. Donahue has over three decades of corporate supply...
Rochester, NY-- Velocity Outdoor is pleased to announce that Nick Andrews is joining the company as Vice President of Marketing. In this role, Andrews will lead the development and implementation of the company’s overall marketing plans and strategies to support its objectives, ensuring its continued success in the outdoor industry. “Nick has deep roots and an excellent track record in the hunting and outdoor industry,” says Steve...
Popular industry writer Tom McHale joins the FMG Publications team as the new executive editor of American Handgunner magazine. McHale’s entertaining writing style and wealth of industry knowledge is highly respected in the gun enthusiast community. He is well known for his “practical” guide books covering topics such as reloading, guns and shooting, holsters and the U.S. Constitution. He is an expert witness on guns, concealed carry...
Brian Immel Brings Extensive Brand Building Experience to ZEISS White Plains, NY – December 19, 2019 ZEISS is happy to announce the addition of Brian Immel as Head of Marketing, Consumer Products. Immel joined the ZEISS team in November and will be responsible for the marketing and brand management of Zeiss optical products for the Hunting, Nature, Photography and Cinematography categories. Immel has extensive marketing experience...
HEVI-Shot welcomes Scott Turner as our new Director of Sales and Marketing, replacing Michael Narus. Scott brings a distinguished career in shooting from his military service to the building of Northwest Self-Defense Education, a business serving shooters from beginners to SWAT teams. Scott is an avid waterfowl and big game hunter. He will be based at our Headquarters in Sweet Home, Oregon. Scott’s focus will be to educate consumers about...
HOUSTON, TEXAS – Primary Arms is proud to announce that the role of Corporate Vice President will be filled by Ozge Cumberland. Ozge is a long-standing member of the Primary Arms organization, previously working as the Senior Director of Business Development. “It is with great pleasure that I am announcing the promotion of Ozge Cumberland to Vice President,” said Marshall Lerner, CEO of Primary Arms. “This promotion reflects the growing...
HOUSTON, TEXAS – Primary Arms is proud to announce the addition of Miranda Cook as their new Director of Marketing, leading the primary marketing strategy across all Primary Arms business groups. “I’m honored to be part of the Primary Arms team. Currently, the company’s strong forward momentum presents a wide range of opportunity, and I hope to help expand the brand’s market share throughout its reach.” Miranda joins Primary Arms with...