Industrial Revolution, the Seattle manufacturer and distributor of essential outdoor accessories, has announced the appointment of Rick Klug as vice president of sales.
Klug brings 20 years of experience in the outdoor industry and will contribute to overall sales and marketing strategy for IR and its family of brands, including UCO Gear, Morakniv, Esbit and Pedco.
Klug comes to IR from SOG Tools & Knives, where he served as national sales manager for the past three years, overseeing both mass market retail and sporting goods sales, developing overall sales programs and managing a team of reps throughout the U.S. and Canada. Prior to that, Klug held sales manager positions at American Rec, McNett Corporation (now GEAR AID Inc.) and Cascade Designs.
“The outdoors has always been the core of my career and where my real passion lies, and I am thrilled to be working with such a diverse group of brands here at Industrial Revolution,” said Klug. “I look forward to bringing my unique skills to the position and making an immediate impact.”
“I’m extremely excited to welcome Rick to the team,” said Keith Jackson, owner and president of Industrial Revolution. “Rick has a tremendous passion for the products and people of the outdoor industry. With his vast experience, I’m confident he can help lead the Sales and Customer Service team, and in fact the whole company, to the next level.”
Steve Llorente, who has filled this role for the past 18 months, will return to his previous position as VP of business development, supporting Klug going forward.
