Brownells and its sister wholesale company, Crow Shooting Supply, has hired retail and wholesale business veteran Eddie Andrus as chief customer officer.

Andrus, a native Texan, comes to Brownells/Crow Shooting Supply after having served in senior executive leadership positions at Walmart, Sam’s Club and Macy’s. In his new role, Andrus will lead the marketing and merchant teams to serve the business’ customers through planning and execution with Brownells’ and Crow Shooting Supply’s vendors.

“Brownells and Crow Shooting Supply have wonderful teams in place, and I’m incredibly pleased to join them,” said Andrus. “I’m a longtime gun owner, shooter and hunter. I consider myself lucky to be working for such a storied and respected group of brands within such a wonderful industry. I look forward to meeting our customers and partners.”

“Eddie will be a great addition to our team,” said Chad Martin, CEO, Brownells & Crow Shooting Supply. “We’re very lucky to welcome aboard such a gifted person who mixes a tremendous passion for our industry with the skills, insights and experiences taken from working at some of the largest companies in the world.”