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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. --(Ammoland.com)- Kevin Neuendorf has been named the Director of Media & Public Relations for USA Shooting and will oversee all public relations activities for the National Governing Body (NGB).

He’ll be assisted by Katie Yergensen, a USA Shooting staff member since 2010.

USA Shooting was chartered by the U.S. Olympic Committee as the NGB for the sport of shooting in April 1995 and oversees Paralympic shooting programs in the United States as of 2008.

Kevin Neuendorf Named Director of Media & Public Relations for USA Shooting

Bolstered by a six-medal performance in 2008 at the Beijing Olympic Games, USA Shooting enters 2012 looking to equal or better those results when the 2012 Olympic Games get underway in London in July. Based on performances in 2011 that included 40 appearances and 24 medals in World Cup finals, the potential of the USA Shooting Team has been recognized.

“The ability to assist USA Shooting with their communications needs, to work alongside a great group of athletes and staff and the fortune to return to the Olympic Movement during an Olympic year, was an opportunity I couldn’t pass up,” said Neuendorf.

“The shooting sports have been a part of my life since childhood and I’m anxious to further my knowledge of the industry and to expand the outreach and impact that USA Shooting can have among shooting enthusiasts.”

Neuendorf spent nearly 10 years as communications manager for the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) before leaving in late 2010 to become the Communications Director for the World Series of Boxing (WSB) Americas. Neuendorf assisted in the communications strategy for the newly-developed professional sports organization and helped broaden the impact of the new league and its four U.S. based franchises.

While at the USOC, he helped manage media operations for Team USA at select events including five Olympic Games, two Paralympic Games, two Pan American Games and two World University Games. He also helped coordinate five Olympic Media Summits, an intensive three-day media session for 100 Olympic hopefuls. His involvement at the USOC also centered on working with the sport National Governing Bodies (NGBs) to secure exposure for the USOC, its member organizations and America’s athletes.

From 1997 to 2001, Neuendorf was the manager of media and public relations for USA Boxing, the NGB of Olympic-style boxing in the U.S.

Neuendorf is a 1997 graduate of the University of Idaho where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in public relations. While at Idaho, he also worked four years in the university’s sports information department. He and his wife, Tina, reside in Colorado Springs with their children Hayley, Kyle and Carter.

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About USA Shooting:
USA Shooting, a 501c3 non-profit corporation, was chartered by the United States Olympic Committee as the National Governing Body for the sport of shooting in April 1995. USA Shooting’s mission is to prepare American athletes to win Olympic medals, promote the shooting sports throughout the U.S. and govern the conduct of international shooting in the country. Check us out on the web at www.usashooting.org and on Twitter at twitter.com/USAShooting.

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Swarovski Optik

Cranston, Rhode Island --(Ammoland.com)- SWAROVSKI OPTIK NORTH AMERICA LTD, a subsidiary of the Austrian-based company announces that Dean J. Capuano has been promoted to the position of Director of Communications that will report to Albert Wannenmacher, CEO.

Mr. Capuano brings years of experience in the hunting and shooting industry to his new role at SWAROVSKI OPTIK NORTH AMERICA.

Dean has been an integral part of the company’s growth over the last 14 years. His background and deep industry experience make him an ideal choice to take the company’s communications to the next level. In his duties as Director, he will oversee all aspects of the company’s communications which include advertising, public relations, trade shows and internal communication as well.

Swarovski Optik's Dean J. Capuano Promoted To Director Of Communications

Dean’s extensive experience in hunting, shooting sports and nature observation coupled with his strong industry relationships and proven experience makes it a natural fit.

“I am honored to be part of such a wonderful company for so many years and to be able to help lead such a great team is exciting for me as we head towards the future,” said Capuano. “SWAROVSKI OPTIK NORTH AMERICA has been growing strongly for the past two decades. I will continue to work tirelessly to help our brand stay recognized as the top optics manufacturer in the world. We have many new and exciting products coming to market and I am looking forward to sharing them with our customers.”

Albert Wannenmacher, CEO of SWAROVSKI OPTIK NORTH AMERICA said, “A strong brand is like a beacon guiding customers the right way in a crowded market place. Dean does a great job in keeping the light of our brand shining brightly. He promotes his passion for the SWAROVSKI OPTIK brand not only to the market, but contributes his talents together with his people and our sales forces, making it an unbeatable, successful team. I wish Dean much success in his new role and look forward to his creative ideas in future.”

Mr. Capuano started at SWAROVSKI OPTIK NORTH AMERICA in April of 1998 and has had many roles over the years which include training of the sales force and over that last few years building the communications team.

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