To view this site you need Adobe Flash Player and your browser must allow javaScripts. Go here to get the latest Flash Player. Advertising and public relations firm Callis & Associates has announced the addition of Chris Young as director of interactive services. Young will direct the agency’s interactive work, including Web site development and management, ecommerce implementation, search engine optimization, pay-per-click, Internet advertising and social network integration. He also will support the agency’s sales and interactive marketing projects. Young has 25 years of experience helping businesses design and implement information technology and Internet programs to enhance operations and achieve growth. He formerly was a partner and general manager of an Internet services provider, and has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Central Missouri. Callis also has selected Dana Johnson as an account coordinator. Johnson will provide project management and media services to agency clients. Johnson has a bachelor’s degree in communication studies with an emphasis in public relations from Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kan. Callis & Associates Names Director, Coordinator tion’s vice president of domestic and international marketing and sales. “He will be an asset to our team and will continue to help Winchester advance in the international marketplace.” a significant investor in the company and advisor going forward,” Messner said. Bear Enthusiast Marketing Group has hired Travis Arnesen as an account coordinator. In his new role, Arnesen will help develop and execute strategic public relations initiatives for all of Bear’s clients. Arnesen previously worked at Paige Poulos Communications and the Dyer Sheehan Group, providing marketing, public relations, event coordination and strategic account management support. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business with an emphasis in marketing and a minor in English from Sonoma State University in California. “Travis has already revealed his talent for effective media and client relations,” said agency president and CEO T. Arnesen Bruce Bear. Bear Enthusiast Adds Account Coordinator Master gunsmith and stock maker John Skinner now heads Caesar Guerini’s recently expanded customer service facilities in Cambridge, Md. Skinner, also a master machinist and engraver, recently retired from The Orvis Co. after 31 years of service. In his new capacity, Skinner will direct customer services of the newly formed Guerini Custom Shop at Caesar Guerini USA’s facilities and operations center in Maryland. Skinner holds a degree in gunsmithing from Trinidad State College in Colorado. “We are particularly pleased with John’s decision to come aboard with us. His unique set of skills and talents will open a new chapter of our customer service to Guerini owners,” said Wes Lang, Guerini USA J. Skinner president. Caesar Guerini Hires Master Craftsman C. Young D. Johnson Brent Klages has joined Winchester Ammunition as the manager of international sales and business development. He is charged with continuing to grow Winchester’s international business and licensing programs. Klages has more than 20 years of sales and business development experience in the sporting goods and outdoor sports industries, holding positions with Slumberjack, Rapala, Shakespeare and Schutt Sports. He is a graduate of Missouri State University. “We are thrilled to have Brent come onboard with us here at Winchester,” said Brett Flaugher, Winchester Ammuni26 Winchester Ammunition Hires Manager The board of directors of Bushnell Outdoor Products has announced that chairman, president and CEO B. Joseph Messner has transitioned to a senior advisory role with the company. Bushnell’s current senior management team — Blake Lipham, CFO; Phil Gyori, VP of marketing; Mark Welch, VP of sales; and Mark Porto, VP of operations — will continue to run all operations of the company. Rob Sharp, managing director of MidOcean Partners, will serve as Bushnell’s chairman. MidOcean acquired Bushnell in 2007. Messner joined Bushnell in 1999 as president and CEO. Under his leadership, the company has grown significantly through new product introductions and acquisitions, expanding the Bushnell family of products and brands. “My transition allows our superb senior management team to take on greater leadership responsibility, and for me to pursue other interests after a long and successful tenure with Bushnell. I will remain Bushnell Outdoor Products CEO Now Senior Advisor Crosman Corp. has named Adam Smith to the newly created position of marketing communications coordinator. Smith will supervise Crosman’s in-house advertising, public relations and promotional activities. He will be the company’s media contact and will generate the company’s corporate and product publicity materials. He will also supervise special events involving an array of youth organizations and the company’s major retailers. Smith previously served with the Otetiana Council, Boy Scouts of America (BSA) in Rochester, N.Y., where he was an exploring and district executive. Prior to his tenure with BSA, he served as a public affairs intern with Monroe Community College, also in Rochester. Smith holds a bachelor’s degree in public relations from State Univer- A. Smith sity of New York. • SHOT SHOW SUPER ISSUE 2009 Crosman Corp. Names Manager Read SI DIGITAL www.shootingindustry.com