Buck Knives Builds Stronger Team with Employee Promotions

Buck Knives
Buck Knives
Buck Knives
Buck Knives

POST FALLS, Idaho -(Ammoland.com)- Buck Knives is pleased to announce several promotions within its management team.

Ryan Duckett has been promoted to Director of Operations overseeing all operations including, Quality Assurance, Production, Packing/Shipping, Purchasing and Supply Chain functions.

Ryan Duckett
Ryan Duckett

Duckett started at Buck Knives over 10 years ago as a temporary employee in packing and shipping. He quickly moved to a full time position and has since held a variety of roles, in various departments including, Tool Crib attendant, Material Handling, Purchasing, Inventory and Production Control, and Operations Manager.

Kelly Schroeder
Kelly Schroeder

Kelly Schroeder has been promoted to Production Manager. In his new role, Schroeder will manage Fabrication, Assembly, and the CNC/Tool departments. He has been with Buck Knives for over 7 years and has held a variety of roles, including Senior Assembly Supervisor.

Paul West
Paul West

Paul West has been promoted to IT Manager. West started at Buck Knives 2 years ago as a network administrator providing extensive technical and administrative support, supporting the Axapta ERP system, and maintaining various reports across financial reporting systems. He has a long history in IT, with over 14 years of experience locally and internationally.

Tim Keaty
Tim Keaty

Tim Keaty joined the team as Human Resources Manager. He brings with him 29 years of experience in HR, including his extensive knowledge of organizational development and employee relations.

In his role, he will coordinate the administrative functions and oversee recruiting, interviewing and hiring of new staff. Keaty received his B.A degree from University of New Mexico and holds an SPHR and SCP.

Bob George
Bob George

Bob George has been with Buck Knives for the past 10 years and has held several key sales and marketing positions. He has taken on the added responsibility of Business Development. In his new role as Vice President of Sales and Business Development, George will be tasked with securing new markets, increasing non-endemic branding opportunities as well as managing the licensing for Buck Knives.

He will continue to push national branding initiatives within the outdoor industry. George graduated from Ohio Dominican University in Columbus, OH with a B.A in Business Administration.

John Renzi
John Renzi

John Renzi has taken on the role of Director of Licensed and Sourced Product Development. Renzi started at Buck Knives as Master Scheduler over 40 years ago.

He will continue to manage Bucks international operations and serve as the company liaison on all licensing and sourced product development activities.

“It is a pleasure to reward these individuals and to welcome new faces,” said CJ Buck, CEO/Chairman of Buck Knives. “These promotions build on the strength of the brand by solidifying key positions to grow our business.”

 

About Buck Knives:

Behind every Buck knife is over 100 years of experience and craftsmanship. The very best materials and state-of-the-art technology are used to create knives that meet the exacting demands expected of a high-quality knife. Buck stands behind every knife made with their famous Forever Warranty.

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Robert Light

GLAD THAT BUCK 110 IS MADE IN AMERICA. OUR LORD HAS BLESS YOU AND YOURS