Big Agnes Inc., maker of sleeping bags, pads and tents, recently announced the recipient of their annual award, “Sales Rep of the Year,” to Bert Hopp of Hopp Outdoors.     

Garth Evans, Big Agnes National Sales Manager comments, “Bert’s focused strategy, his continued enthusiasm for the Big Agnes brand, his major inroads in a challenging territory during tough economic conditions made it easy for us to honor him with this award. We are truly honored to have Bert on the Big Agnes team and look forward to his continued success.”

Bert Hopp represents Big Agnes in Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Michigan. In 2009, Hopp lead all Big Agnes sales territories in terms of highest growth percentage, pre-season participation and future commitments. He also procured the most new dealer bookings for 2010.

Hopp is an avid outdoor enthusiast who enjoys ice climbing, rock climbing, mountaineering with his focus particularly based in kayaking/canoeing. Hopp is a B.C.U. certified instructor in kayaking and loves instructing and guiding trips throughout the Great Lakes.