Brooks Range Mountaineering Equipment, manufacturer of high-quality backcountry and mountaineering gear, announced the addition of Western Sports & Leisure as the company’s Northwest sales rep agency. The team at Western Sports & Leisure will be covering all Brooks-Range sales in Montana, Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and Alaska.

Western Sports & Leisure is a family agency based in Portland, OR. Art Simpson is the principal of the business handling major accounts and travels Montana and Washington. His son Jad Simpson has been in the business for 13 years and covers Idaho, Oregon and Alaska, as well as online accounts. Linda Simpson handles the administrative duties of the business.

“We are very excited about this new partnership,” said Phil Walczynski, sales manager at Brooks-Range. “The Simpsons have extensive experience and enthusiasm, as well as a true understanding of our customer and our product.”

Brooks-Range continues to add more outside sales representatives, further increasing its high level of customer service that both retailers and consumers have come to expect. Contact pwalczynski@brooks-range.com for more information on Brooks-Range’s sales employment needs.

Brooks-Range is based in Fremont, CA, providing innovative, top-quality backcountry and outdoor gear for professional guides and recreational travelers. Brooks-Range products — designed to deliver the ultimate in utility, comfort and safety — are tested by some of the world's top mountaineering, avalanche and backcountry professionals. These experts form the core of the Brooks Range Advisory Board. Most products are made in the U.S. and are sold at outdoor retail shops nationwide, and on the web at www.brooks-range.com.