Eotech appointed Aaron Hampton to product manager. In this position, Hampton will be the liaison between Eotech’s Engineering and Product Management departments and will drive new product opportunities through its phase-gated process.

Hampton has extensive experience in product development and product line management as a consultant for numerous firearm and firearm accessory manufacturers. He contributed significantly to the development and launch of Eotech’s Vudu line of magnified optics and has vast experience developing products for military programs.

He also brings a significant amount of shooting knowledge to Eotech. Hampton retired from the U.S. Army as a non-commissioned officer in charge of its Action Shooting and Combat Training Section. During this time, Aaron managed a team of the world’s best shooters.

“I’m honored to be able to work for such a quality organization,” Hampton said. “Eotech is considered to be one of the leading brands in the outdoor industry. I’m very excited about my new position and look forward to helping grow this brand with leading-edge technology and innovation to become an even more dominant player in our industry.”

John Bailey, VP of marketing, Eotech, said, “We expect Aaron to be a valuable member of our team and a tremendous asset to Eotech. He’s a natural leader and is the perfect fit for this new role. He knows our customers and consumers and has extensive experience in getting high-quality, high-tech products to market.”

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