Roth Joins Executive Leadership Team as Vice President of International OperationsBROUSSARD, LA. (April 4, 2023) – UNITY™ Tactical, a designer of components that optimize the human factor and integrate tactical systems for peak performance, announced today the hire of Todd Roth as vice president of international operations. In this role Roth joins the executive leadership team and is responsible for the strategic growth of all international initiatives, including the curation of key relationships, oversight of the business development process, and program management for tenders and opportunities outside the U.S.

Roth joins UNITY following his role with Bell Collaborative™ as vice president of business development where he was able to grow, reach and diversify its traditional portfolio, while expanding services to new and existing clients.

“With customers in more than 40 allied nations worldwide, global operations are a key to our business and future growth,” said Trent Zimmer, founder and president of UNITY Tactical. “With his intimate understanding of the professional end user and his extensive experience in international business development and operations, Todd will usher sustained growth and ensure a continued focus on and commitment to the global customer.”

Prior to joining Bell Collaborative, Roth managed international business development for tactical helmet manufacturer Team Wendy® for two years. He also held a similar role at Wilcox® where he was responsible for the formation of their international business practices that yielded significant growth for the business during his nine-year tenure there. His initial transition to defense manufacturing with Wilcox was seamless following his more than 26 years serving in diverse operational and executive joint-combined leadership roles and program systems development/acquisition within the U.S. Navy and U.S. Special Operations.

“UNITY has a history and catalog of innovative and high-quality products backed by great people and a mature culture of integrity, professionalism and agility,” Roth said. “UNITY has seen significant success and growth in recent years, and I’m honored to join their ranks and help the brand in its continued upward trajectory. Ultimately, people make a great business and UNITY has some of the best.”

“Todd is one of the most well-respected professionals in the industry and we are proud to welcome him to our team and benefit from his expertise,” Zimmer added.

Wilson Jones excited to join Darley and add to “rich history of innovation and excellence”

ITASCA, IL – 4/4/2023 – Wilson Jones, the former President and CEO of Oshkosh Corporation, has been appointed to the Board of Directors at Darley.

Jones brings with him a wealth of experience and expertise in both the defense and firefighting industries, working at Oshkosh Corporation since 2005 and serving as CEO from 2016 to 2021. Under his leadership, Oshkosh grew into a global leader in specialty vehicles and vehicle bodies, with a focus on serving customers in the defense, fire and emergency, and commercial markets.

In his new role on the Board of Directors at Darley, Jones will bring his strategic vision and operational expertise to our company, helping to guide its growth and success in the highly competitive firefighting, emergency response and defense industries. Wilson also serves on the Board of Directors for Thor Industries, Inc., one of the world’s largest manufacturers of recreational vehicles, as well as on the Boards of the Green Bay Packers, Green Bay Packaging, and the Oshkosh Kid’s Foundation.

“Wilson Jones is a highly respected leader and confidant. We are thrilled to have him join our Board of Directors,” said Paul Darley, Chairman & CEO of Darley. “His insights and expertise will be invaluable as we continue to expand our offerings, build on our commitment to innovation and customer service, and implement our continuity plan.”

Throughout his career, Wilson has cultivated a servant-led leadership model with a focus on valuing diverse opinions, fostering an environment of trust, developing others, and acting with humility. These efforts to build a culture around putting people first have contributed to the many recognitions Oshkosh Corporation has received. Most notably, Oshkosh Corporation has been listed as a World’s Most Ethical Company by Ethisphere Institute for six consecutive years, highlighting the company’s strong ethical culture.

“I am excited to join the Board of Directors at Darley,” said Jones. “I have known Paul Darley and the Darley family for over 25 years as both a customer and a supplier. The company has a rich history of innovation and excellence in the firefighting, first response and defense industries, and I look forward to working with the team to help drive its continued success and growth.”

Jones’ appointment to the Board of Directors at Darley is just the latest example of the company’s commitment to building a team of highly experienced and talented leaders, who can help guide Darley into the future.

Conroe, Texas 3-29-23

Firearm and Accessory online retailer Big Tex Ordnance announced today the launch of a new website focused on firearms related gear and equipment. Big Tex Ordnance is known for their selection of high quality Pistol and AR parts, fast shipping times, amazing customer service, and support for the training, 2A, and Veteran communities.

“Due to increasing hostility and anti-2A pressure we wanted to have a website and social media channels that would be less likely to be removed or have its content shadow banned because of being directly linked to a site that is heavily focused on the selling of firearms, magazings, and other items that are deemed evil. Launching BTOGear.com will allow us to continue to put out content and communicate with customers despite these attacks.” States Co-Owner and founder Ike Stephens.

“We are always adding new products and partnering with awesome new companies in the training, self-defense, and LE/MIL communities and it is increasingly difficult to house our growing inventory on one website. BTOGear.com will give us the ability to separate items between the two sites resulting in a better overall customer experience.”  Said Chris Greenfield, Vice President of Operations for Big Tex Ordnance.

BTOGear.com has been live for several weeks, offering items from brands like Modlite, Surefire, Kestrel, Magpul, Vertx, and more. BTO has even dropped an exclusive BTO Gear t-shirt not available on the Big Tex Ordnance site as well as a “Why BTO Gear?” video on their Youtube channel.  The Texas based company plans to continue to expand the offerings of both sites with more projects in the near future.