After over a 40 year career in business and manufacturing, John A. DeSantis, President of Bushmaster Firearms has decided to retire and to pursue other challenges and another “exciting phase of his life.”
Bushmaster said DeSantis “surrounded himself with a great team of professionals and together they have grown Bushmaster into the largest commercial AR platform rifle manufacturer in the world.”
“Bushmaster will always have a warm place in my heart and I have enjoyed my experience with the Freedom Group of Companies,” DeSantis said. “I look forward to spending more time with my family.”
Ted Torbeck, CEO, Freedom Group, Inc, said “On a personal note, John is truly a world-class gentlemen and I am proud to call him a personal friend. John has been an invaluable asset to our company and me personally. His wisdom and his high regard for our product, combined with his deep respect for the rich traditions of our industry, have been a great source of counsel and advice to me.”
DeSantis' retirement will be official on July 31, 2010, but Bushmaster said he has agreed to stay on and oversee the day-to-day business of Bushmaster until his replacement can be found. He also will continue on a consulting arrangement to help grow our modern sporting rifle business.
