The NSSF has added a new VP/CFO and made changes in its multimedia and meeting planning departments.
John D. Smith has been named vice president and chief financial officer, with responsibility to provide financial and strategic support to both NSSF and the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute (SAAMI). He will have direct responsibility for accounting, finance, investments, forecasting and budgeting.
Prior to joining NSSF, Smith, a licensed CPA, was the controller for the West Point Association of Graduates, the official alumni and fund-raising arm for the United States Military Academy at West Point and held several senior financial leadership positions.
“John has all the required skills, experience and personal characteristics to be successful in this demanding role as NSSF continues to expand and to take on even more financial matters in-house,” said NSSF President and CEO Steve Sanetti.
“I am very excited about the opportunity of being the next VP/CFO of the NSSF,” says Smith.
Erik Scarpati has been promoted from emerging media specialist to manager, multimedia His duties will include overseeing production of NSSF’s video projects, including the NSSF Shooting Sportscast, which can be found on the organization’s YouTube channel
“NSSF has made great strides in video production in recent years, and my goal is to continue to work with colleagues to produce high-quality, valuable videos for NSSF and its membership,” says Scarpati.
As NSSF’s new meeting planner Ani Chaghatzbanian will focus on arranging logistical details for NSSF’s many sponsored meetings, conferences and workshops. In addition she will negotiate with vendors and make onsite inspections for these events.
“I am very pleased to join NSSF and to work with people who are so passionate about the shooting sports,” said Chaghatzbanian.
