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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,”...

Rather Outdoors Hires Industry Veteran Zack Swanson as Sr. Vice President of Brand Management

Feb 01, 2022

Rather Outdoors is pleased to announce that industry veteran Zack Swanson will join the North American operation on February 1, 2022, to lead the legendary brands of Lew’s, Strike King, Zebco and Quantum as Sr. Vice President of Brand Management. Swanson joins the Rather family following a career spanning over two decades at Rapala VMC Corporation, where he served as Vice President of Sales and General Manager. While shepherding...

Taryn Ryan Named Global Head of Marketing At Smith Optics

Jan 26, 2022

SMITH – global market leader in snow goggles and helmets and industry innovator across bike helmets, sport, lifestyle, and prescription eyewear – is excited to announce the appointment of Taryn Ryan as Global Head of Marketing. With over a decade of comprehensive brand and product go-to-market experience, Ryan brings her passion, creativity, integrity and entrepreneurial spirt to further drive strategy, growth, and brand awareness &...

West Marine Names New Chief Financial Officer, Cheryl Miller

Jan 05, 2022

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – West Marine, Inc. the nation’s leading omni-channel provider of products, services, and expertise for the marine aftermarket, announces the appointment of Cheryl Miller as Chief Financial Officer. She joins the company’s senior leadership team and reports to Eric Kufel, CEO. “We are thrilled to welcome Cheryl to the West Marine team,” said Eric Kufel, CEO of West Marine. “Cheryl brings a wealth of financial...

G3 Boats Announces New General Manager, Marc Castillo

Oct 25, 2021

KENNESAW, Ga.– Marc Castillo is the new General Manager of G3® Boats, an independently operated subsidiary of Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit that produces aluminum and pontoon boats, effective immediately. Castillo replaces Terry Ickes, who is retiring from G3 after 21 years. A 25-year marine industry veteran, Castillo previously served as the Director of Development, Operations, Fabrication and Engineering for SAFE® Boats...

Omnia Fishing Hires Mark Prondzinski as Head of Product

Oct 04, 2021

Omnia Fishing is excited to announce the addition of Mark Prondzinski as the new Head of Product. The company is making significant investments in its technology and platform to help customers get the right products for success on the water. Mark will lead that charge. Mark has over 20 years experience as a technology entrepreneur and web and mobile product leader. Prior to joining the Omnia Fishing team, Mark led the Product Team at...

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...

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...

Navico Annouces Kim Rodriguez as New Americas PR Manager

Jun 07, 2021

Tulsa, Ok – Navico, parent company to the Lowrance, Simrad, B&G and C-MAP brands, announced today the hiring of Kim Rodriguez as its new PR Manager for the Americas, bringing the communications position in-house for the first time. Rodriguez has spent the past seven years at Pierson Grant, a South Florida-based communications agency, where she served most recently as Account Director leading several national consumer accounts in...

John Weiss Joins Anything Possible Brands as New CEO

May 28, 2021

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Anything Possible™ Brands announces the addition of John Weiss as its new Chief Executive Officer. Weiss brings his passion for the outdoors and leadership experience to direct the company in its future plans to expand product offerings designed for every angler. “I have followed John’s rise in the industry and he has always found innovative methods to elevate his brands and companies,” said Anything Possible...

Keith Drahman Joins T-H Marine as Aftermarket Sales Manager

May 03, 2021

Huntsville, AL – April 29, 2021 – T-H Marine Supplies, LLC, of Huntsville, Alabama, announces that Keith Drahman has joined the company as Aftermarket Sales Manager. Going from external sales representative to his new role at T-H Marine, Keith will now lead the company’s efforts to cultivate distribution and retail relationships, grow T-H Marine’s network within the outdoor industry, and secure competitive advantages for the...

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