JACKSONVILLE, Florida – The Safariland Group (“Safariland” or the “Company”), a leading global provider of safety and survivability products designed for the public safety, military, professional and outdoor markets, today announced it has named Brad E. Williams as president.  Williams, previously the Company’s executive vice president and COO, will report to Warren B. Kanders, Chairman and CEO of the Maui Acquisition Corporation, Safariland’s parent company.  Williams will have direct responsibility for all business units and corporate functions within The Safariland Group. 

Longtime leader and president Scott O’Brien will become the Chairman for The Safariland Group supporting Williams on key initiatives and strategic projects. 

“For decades, Scott has grown Safariland to become one of the most recognized and revered brands in our industry,” said Kanders.  “His many accomplishments include fostering an open and collaborative work environment with our customers, suppliers and associates, and I am pleased he will continue with the organization in a strategic capacity.”

“In order to build the business and preserve the rich legacy Safariland has built over its 55 years, I began a journey two years ago to find my successor,” commented O’Brien. “I met Brad and quickly recognized he was the person to lead the Company into the future.”

Williams began his career with Safariland in the spring of 2017 after spending 20 years in executive and leadership positions within IDEX Corporation, Danaher Corporation and Ingersoll Rand Company. Williams holds Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and a Master of Business Administration from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business. 

O’Brien began his tenure with Safariland in 1973 and led its body armor division, became vice president of manufacturing in 1985 and  president of Safariland in 1993. 

MARCH 13th, 2019 – ARMORERS LOCKER, INC., announced today that John Carlon has joined the company to head up its Law Enforcement and U.S. Military business. In his position, Mr. Carlon will be responsible for strategic business development efforts.

Prior to joining Armorers Locker, Mr. Carlon served in the United States Marine Corps, with notable U.S. State Department assignments to U.S. embassies in the Middle East and Africa.  John initiated a 37-year career in law enforcement, including an assignment to the U.S. Border Patrol as a Border Patrol Agent, and positions with police departments in Montana, San Diego, California. and Bend, Oregon. Notably, John’s law enforcement assignments included Patrol Supervisor, Department Range Master and SWAT Operator & Team Leader.

“I’m excited about the opportunity we have at Armorers Locker to put extremely high-quality, mission-ready firearms into the hands of U.S. law enforcement operators and military personnel. I joined the company knowing that the products we’re producing will save lives,” said John Carlon.

“John’s exemplary career in both the U.S. Military and law enforcement, and his first-hand knowledge of procurement processes and the tactical requirements of operators, makes him the ideal manager of Armorers Locker’s Law Enforcement and U.S. Military business. I’m confident that, with John’s leadership, this area of our business will grow significantly,” said Trent Landreth, Co-Founder of Armorers Locker.

www.armorerslocker.com

Take a break and enjoy watching our new video from Blac-Rac’s 2nd Idaho Annual Invitational. We’re just a group of likeminded companies and individuals who get together each year to talk shop, hunt, fish, UTV, ATV and just enjoy the wilds of Idaho. Gear and guys from NEMO Arms, Blac-Rac Weapons Retention Systems, MCM Firearms, American Suppressor Association, G9 Ammo, US Night Vision, Fox Pro Callers, Boreal Mountain Anoraks, Western Power Sports, Sedona Wheels and Tires, and Tops Knives.

There is also a special tribute to our fallen friend Tommy Collins who was an industry executive with Gemtech, Sig Suppressors, and NEMO Arms. Tommy was a Green Beret, Ranger, and Airborne, father, friend & warrior we all looked up to. A man surely missed by all who knew him. Rest well brother until we meet again!

March 8, 2019: The ETS Group is pleased to announce the promotion of Tara Yager as the new Brand Marketing Manager.

Tara joined the ETS Group in May of 2015 as Brand Designer for the company. Since that time Tara has been instrumental in the brand growth for the ETS Group, helping to launch several products including ETS’s best selling magazine speedloaders. In this new role, Yager will continue to develop and create ETS Group’s brand design as well as execute marketing initiatives. Tara’s successful career spans over 15 years working with several well-known industry brands including, SureFire, CMC Triggers, Breakthrough Clean Technologies, and PROOF Research.

“Tara’s expanded role as Brand Marketing Manager will allow her to bring her valuable brand experience to ETS Group’s marketing endeavors,” said Jim Hansen, ETS Group’s Director of Sales and Co-Owner. “Her ability to see the 30,000-foot view and her hands-on capability to complete initiatives from concept to completion will ensure ETS Group’s brand success in the future.”

Addressing her newly appointed position, Yager stated, “I am honored to continue to help grow the ETS brand as their Brand Marketing Manager. Being involved in developing brands from the ground up like ETS is so rewarding. I enjoy rolling up my sleeves and working on everything from design to marketing strategies to make things happen. It’s what I love to do and working with such great people and great products just make my job that much easier.”

www.etsgroup.us