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Wired2Fish.com Promotes Kobie Koenig To Content Creator and Social Media Lead

May 02, 2022

Grand Rapids, MN – Wired2fish, Inc. Is excited to announce that they are bringing on intern Kobie Koenig (aka ‘the Intern that never left’) as a full-time team member. A recent graduate of Bemidji State University, Kobie has been an invaluable asset to the Wired2fish team, and a welcome full-time addition to their crew as Content Creator and Social Media lead. “We have worked for several years with Kobie as an intern with Wired2fish,”...

ORVIS Appoints Former Athleta CMO Pollak First Chief Brand Experience Officer

Feb 08, 2022

Pollak is the latest in executive hires positioning the company for future growth. MANCHESTER, Vt. (Feb. TK) — Orvis, the family-owned and operated outdoor retailer specializing in fly-fishing gear, dog products and active lifestyle apparel, appoints former Athleta CMO Sheila Shekar Pollak to the newly created role of chief brand experience officer, effective February 14. “Orvis is a purpose-led company. For 165 years we’ve led...

Yamaha Motor Finance Corporation Announces Hewitt As New President and CEO

Feb 02, 2022

CYPRESS, Calif.--- Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (YMC), has announced that Craig Hewitt, Chief Operating Officer of YMFUS, will be promoted to President and CEO effective February 1, 2022. Hewitt joined Yamaha in 2020 to support the company’s continued growth in the Powersports and Marine segments. Prior to joining Yamaha, he served as CEO of Carfinance.com, a direct-to-consumer auto finance platform dedicated to a seamless digital transaction. His...

OEDIT Names Conor Hall as New Outdoor Recreation Industry Office Director

Jan 17, 2022

DENVER -- Today, the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) named Conor Hall as the new Outdoor Recreation Industry Office (OREC) Director. “Outdoor recreation is not only a key pillar of Colorado’s economy but also a major contributor to our quality of life, mental health and physical health. I am thrilled to join OEDIT and partner with Colorado communities, and our world class business and NGO...

Brunswick Announces Senior Leadership Appointments at Boston Whaler and Mercury Marine

Sep 20, 2021

METTAWA, Ill. – Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) announced that Kris Neff has been named President, Boston Whaler and Nick Stickler has been appointed Vice President of Category Management and Strategic Planning at Mercury Marine. Both announcements are effective immediately. Neff joined Brunswick in 2005 and over the past 16 years, has excelled in a variety of roles of increasing responsibility across many divisions. Most recently, he...

Key Changes for Marolina Outdoor Corporate Team

Sep 14, 2021

Charleston, SC – Edwin Lewis, Chairman & CEO of Marolina Outdoor Inc. has announced effective immediately, Pete Angle will move from his current position of Chief Marketing Officer to serve as the company’s President. In addition, Mike Cottell, current Executive Vice President of Manufacturing and Supply Chain for Marolina, will serve as Chief Operations Officer. Lewis is pleased to add Chris Russell as Vice President of Marketing for...

Jordan Wand Joins Simms Fishing as Chief Product Officer

Aug 25, 2021

BOZEMAN, Mont. – Simms Fishing Products, the preeminent manufacturer of waders, outerwear, footwear, and technical apparel in fishing, announced the hiring of Jordan Wand as its Chief Product Officer. The decision to elevate the role that leads product merchandising, design, development, and innovation was greatly influenced by the increased interest in fishing since the Spring of 2020, paired with SIMMS’ continued focus on building...

Students take big steps in Bass Pro Shops summer intern program

Aug 06, 2021

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...

Idea Ranch Welcomes Corey Favier As Creative Director

May 10, 2021

TULSA, Okla., May 10, 2021 — Idea Ranch has announced the addition of Corey Favier as the agency’s newest Creative Director. Favier is joining the team with 20 years of advertising experience and has built his career in the agency business in Kansas City, Boston, Chicago and Denver, working on national brands like Sprint, Jim Beam, Porsche, AutoZone, Jack Daniels, Harley-Davidson USA and Anheuser-Busch. “Corey is an...

Forbes names Bass Pro Shops one of America’s Best Employers

Feb 19, 2021

Independent survey ranks outdoor company in the top 10 among America’s 500 largest firms SPRINGFIELD, Missouri – Bass Pro Shops is once again being recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers. The outdoor company ranked number nine out of 500 employers that qualified for the award, ranking ahead of respected companies including Google, Disney, Lowe’s, Target and Amazon, among others. The results are based on an...

National Hiring Event: World’s Leading Outdoor Retailer – Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s – to hire 7,000 seasonal jobs in advance of holiday season

Oct 23, 2020

SPRINGFIELD, Missouri – Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s is gearing up for the holiday season across America, hiring 7,000 seasonal workers at a National Hiring Day event on Thursday, Oct. 15. As North America’s premier outdoor company with a significant commitment to conservation, Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s team members have earned a reputation as the “World’s Foremost Outfitters” for their role serving millions of customers with products and...

Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever Hires Jason LeVan for SW Wyoming Region

Sep 10, 2020

St. Paul, MN – Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever is proud to announce the hiring of Jason LeVan as the organization’s range and wildlife conservationist stationed in Lander, Wyoming. In his new role, LeVan is responsible for delivering range and wildlife technical assistance to farmers and ranchers on behalf of the Sage Grouse Initiative in the state’s southwest region. LeVan’s work within the Sage Grouse Initiative (SGI) is...

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