Springfield Armory CEO Dennis Reese announced the company hired Phil Rawlings as vice president, sales and LE, working closely with Peggy Hickenbottom, vice president of distribution and customer service.

An industry veteran with over three decades working in the outdoor and firearms industry, Rawlings has held supervisory and management positions, including with Smith & Wesson, the National Wild Turkey Federation and the Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife. Recently he was the sales director for the Smith & Wesson, Thompson/Center and Gemtech brands.

“We are extremely proud to have Phil as part of the Springfield Armory team,” said Steve McKelvain, president, Springfield Armory. “He brings a great deal of knowledge and experience to this very important role, and I have no doubt he will be an integral part of this company’s continued success.”