OA Defense, maker of the 2311 handgun, named Heather Eckhardt as national VP of Business Development. Eckhardt brings over 15 years of industry experience, including her last role as VP of Business Development at SAR USA.
Eckhardt has also been working as a business development consultant for HeatherShootz.com. Additionally, she has worked for Vudoo Gun Works, Krieghoff International, Staccato, Quantico Tactical, and Mega Arms. Eckhardt also competes as a professional shooter.
”Heather is an amazing leader with a reputation for building and leading some of the most impactful business development teams in the industry”, said Tony Pignato, chief revenue and strategy officer for OA Defense, based in Robbins, NC. “She was my first choice to build and lead this team to success”.
“I am truly honored to join OA Defense,” said Eckhardt. “The people behind this brand are exceptional. They lead with character, take pride in their craft and support each other every day. The OA Defense 2311 is next-level innovation, a platform that pushes boundaries and sets a new standard in performance and reliability the moment you shoot it. I’m here to help create something enduring: strong dealer partnerships, relentless execution and a culture where we push hard for each other and for the customer.”
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