Insight Tech-Gear, a developer and manufacturer of illumination, laser aiming and thermal imaging solutions for the federal, law enforcement and commercial markets, has named Brent Hanson its director of commercial sales.


Hanson will be responsible for overseeing Insight’s commercial programs, distributor relations and dealer outreach as well as coordinating a growing sales team.


“We’re very pleased to have Brent on board at Insight Tech-Gear. With his extensive experience working with distributors, dealers and end users, Insight will better positioned to work with its channel partners to increase sales and profits,” said Devin Standard, executive director of Insight Tech-Gear.


Hanson joins insight Tech-Gear with over 38 years of firearms industry retail and sales experience having worked with such brands as Boyt Harness, Hoppe’s, Kershaw Knives, Rizzini, Schmidt & Bender, Sig Sauer and Weatherby among others. At the retail level, Hanson spent considerable time behind the counter working for Fowler Sports Center and Weisser’s Sporting goods where he rose to the position of vice president and general manager.