Big Agnes Inc., named to Kirk Haskell and Scott Sutton of KNS Reps as winners of its “Sales Rep of the Year” award.


“Kirk and Scott’s focused strategy, their continued enthusiasm for the Big Agnes brand, and their major inroads in a large territory during tough economic conditions made it easy for us to honor them with this award, said Garth Evans, Big Agnes’ national sales manager. “We are truly honored to have Kirk and Scott on the Big Agnes team and look forward to their continued success.”


Kirk Haskell and Scott Sutton represent Big Agnes in Colorado, Wyoming, New Mexico, Utah and western Nebraska. In 2010, KNS Reps lead all Big Agnes sales territories in terms of highest growth percentage, pre-season participation and future commitments. They also procured the most new dealer bookings for 2010.


KNS Reps also represent eGear, Scarpa, Koflach, SkiTrab, JetBoil, Nikwax, Teko and Sigg. They were also recently awarded “2010 Best Sales Agency of the Year” from partner Scarpa North America. Both Kirk and Scott are avid outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy ice climbing, rock climbing, skiing and mountaineering.


Big Agnes also acknowledged runner-up sales agency, Three Mountain Associates Inc., including Tom McCarthy, Mike Cullerot and George Lesure, for their strong sales performance in 2010.


Named for a peak in the nearby Mt. Zirkel Wilderness, Big Agnes, Inc. is located in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, and produces award-winning sleeping bags, pads and tents.