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New Chairman, CEO and Vice President to lead new era of company growth.

Eastman Outdoors

FLUSHING, Michigan --(Ammoland.com)- The Board of Directors of Eastman Outdoors, a leading outdoor lifestyle manufacturer, announced that it has named Rob Eastman as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and Erik Eastman as Vice President.

Recognizing the successes Rob Eastman has achieved as President of Eastman Outdoors for more than 10 years, the Board of Directors expanded his title to Chairman and CEO to reflect the depth and breadth of his ongoing corporate responsibilities.

As Chairman and CEO, Rob is responsible for leading the company and building the value of Eastman Outdoors, Carbon Express and Gorilla Gear brands.

Rob Eastman has a Bachelor of Arts from Ohio Wesleyan University, a Master of Business Administration in Management from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business and an Owner/President Management degree from Harvard Business School.

Carbon Express

In another vote of confidence for the direction the company is taking, the Board of Directors appointed Erik Eastman as VP of Eastman Outdoors where he will be responsible for managing revenue growth through oversight of the sales organization and trade marketing initiatives. Prior to returning to Eastman Outdoors, Mr. Eastman was VP Merchandising at Beacon & Bridge Markets where he spearheaded the branding, sales and merchandising efforts for 25 convenience stores. Erik was awarded a BA from Ohio Wesleyan University.

Eastman Outdoors is a privately-held company with globally-recognized brands and offices in Flushing, Michigan, Chicago, Illinois and Shanghai, China. For more information visit www.eastmanoutodors.com and www.carbonexpressarrows.com.

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MidwayUSA Promotes Steve Merz to Purchasing Manager

Midway USA

Columbia, MO --(Ammoland.com)- MidwayUSA, a catalog and Internet retailer offering Just About Everything℠ for Shooting, Reloading, Gunsmithing and Hunting, is pleased to announce the promotion of Steve Merz to Purchasing Manager.

“The United States Air Force helped Steve learn the value of systematic processes in regards to logistics, a key component to managing inventory,” says Jeff Larkin, Vice President of Merchandising. “The combination of his education and military experience, along with the knowledge he’s gained in our logistics department and contact center, gives me every bit of confidence in Steve’s ability to lead MidwayUSA’s Purchasing area.”

In his new position, Steve will be responsible for the day-to-day execution of our Purchasing Strategy, System, and Processes. He is a retired Master Sergeant with the United States Air Force with over 17 years in Inventory Management. He holds an Applied Science degree in Logistics and a BA in History from the University of Maryland.

“MidwayUSA has a strategy to promote from within and I am very blessed to be a recipient of that strategy, said Steve Merz. “I am excited about the opportunity to move into a dynamic department of talented industry professionals, and I look forward to working closely with our vendors to achieve our goals. MidwayUSA is truly a great place to work, learn and play. I am proud to be part of their team!”

For more information about MidwayUSA, please visit www.midwayusa.com or call 1-800-243-3220.

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