Kelty has welcomed Kevin Karch as their new national
sales manager. With continuing Kelty brand growth in the specialty and mainstream markets, the arrival of Karch is expected to further strengthen this brand in the outdoor industry.

Karch's role at Kelty will include personal service to select top 50
accounts and buying groups, as well as designing and implementing
strategies
for specialty markets nationwide.

“The opportunity to add a team member with Kevin's level of experience,
contacts and enthusiasm isn't one that comes along every day. We're
extremely pleased to have Kevin joining the Kelty family,” said Kelty
Director of Sales, Kenny Ballard.

Previously, Karch was the Eastern regional sales manager for JanSport.
His
outdoor industry sales experience includes five years as an independent
sales representative in the Northwest.