SGB Sportsmans

EXEC: Trump Looks to Make Public Lands Great Again

It is refreshing to see the work the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable and its 50 national members have done to develop and maintain a bipartisan approach to issues that threaten to impact access, creation and expansion of Public Lands in the U.S.

Kimber Appoints Chief Operations Officer

Scott Moore was promoted to COO. He recently returned to the Alabama-based firearms manufacturer after a brief stint at E-One, a firetruck apparatus manufacturer. Before his return, Moore served seven years as the VP of operations for Kimber.

Sturm, Ruger to Acquire Anderson Manufacturing

The purchase, including Anderson’s manufacturing facility and machinery, is expected to strengthen Ruger’s production capabilities and expand its product offerings. Ruger will not continue the Anderson Manufacturing brand or its firearms products

EXEC: Trump Announces New Trade Deal with Vietnam

The revised deal includes the elimination of Vietnam tariffs on U.S. goods and a higher tariff on Vietnam shipments to the U.S, although it amounts to less than half of the 46 percent tariff imposed by the Trump Administration in early April.

Remark Closes on $16 Million Series A Funding Round

The round was led by Inspired Capital, with participation from Stripe, Neo, Spero Ventures, Shine Capital, and Visible Ventures, bringing the company’s total funding to $27 million. Remark describes itself as an AI company making online shopping more human.

Revelyst Unveils Bozeman Innovation Center

The parent company of the Bell, Bushnell, CamelBak, Fox, Giro, and Simms Fishing brands, and others, has opened the Bozeman Innovation Center, a new hub of “outdoor gear excellence” for several of its brands.

NSSF Hires Lisa Davis as VP of Human Resources

Davis brings over 25 years of HR leadership experience across multiple industries, including firearms, e-commerce, healthcare, manufacturing, and global IT consulting. She succeeds Deb Kenney, who recently retired after 29 years with the association.

FN America Names VP, Commercial Products

The manufacturer of firearms under the FN brand promoted Dan Hines to vice president of commercial products, effective June 2. He joined the company in 2023 as director of marketing.

Katadyn Group Appoints  CEO

Karl Baumann has been appointed CEO of the outdoor hydration, nutrition and cooking systems specialist, effective April 1, 2025. Baumann most recently served as CEO of Ferrum Process Systems Group.

EXEC: Sport Obermeyer CEO Kris Kuster Talks Year ‘Round Mountain Opportunities in Ski, Hunt & Fish

Kris Kuster, Sport Obermeyer’s new CEO, spoke with SGB Executive about the opportunities he sees for the company in targeting female hunters and anglers, as well as plans to introduce fashion-forward capsules, including those connected to Obermeyer’s hometown of Aspen, the revamp of its online presence, and the impact of tariffs. Kuster also spoke about the impossibility of replacing Klaus Obermeyer.