Click here to download the catalog as a PDF file. To view this site you need Adobe Flash Player and your browser must allow javaScripts. Go here to get the latest Flash Player. Remington Arms Co. and its parent, Freedom Group Inc. (FGI), announces the appointment of Theodore (Ted) Torbeck as its chief executive officer. Officials say he will be a director for both entities. Torbeck joined Remington as its chief operating officer in February 2008. He replaces Thomas (Tommy) Millner who is now the CEO and president of Cabela’s Inc. “We want to take this opportunity to thank Tommy for his many years of leadership of the Remington Arms Co. and for his hard work to establish the Freedom Group Inc. We have benefited from his leadership and his knowledge of the outdoor industry and its products,” said Paul A. Miller, Freedom Group, Inc. chairman. “We are excited about having Ted Torbeck as the CEO of FGI. His experience is invaluable as we continue to grow our business and expand into new markets, while maintaining our commitments to operational excellence, quality and our customers.” Prior to joining Remington, Torbeck was an employee of General Electric Co. since 1978, serving in various positions, including the vice president of operations of GE Industrial from 2006 to 2008, president and CEO of GE Rail Services from 2003 to 2006, and vice president and general manager — Global Supply Chain of GE Aircraft Engines from 2000 to 2003. “I am excited about the opportunity of leading this amazing group of companies and its dedicated employees. The industry faces many challenges and our enterprise is poised to address them and continue to meet and exceed our customers’ expectations,” Torbeck said. “I also want to thank Tommy for his leadership and his friendship. Cabela’s is lucky to have Tommy and we look forward to working with Tommy in his new role.” Remington Arms Freedom Group Inc. Names CEO ing manager at Metropolitan Sales Co., a hardware distributor in Lynbrook, N.Y. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in marketing and P. Hulbert management from the University at Albany, SUNY. “We feel it is very important to focus our efforts in promoting our products to the hunting, birding and outdoor community, and I feel Pamela is the perfect fit to do just this,” said Rich Cameron, president of Carson Optical. PREPARE FOR THE BARRAGE ™ The First AXIS ® Lock Assist BENCHMADE.COM ©2009 BENCHMADE KNIFE CO. OREGON CITY, OR, USA Davidson’s has named Ron Richardson as sales manager. Richardson will focus on improving each customer’s experience, updating and revitalizing sales training programs and providing coaching, education and support to sales executives while reviewing and recommending strategies to effectively meet the company’s needs in the industry. Prior to joining Davidson’s, Richardson served as a vice president and senior business relationship manager at Wells Fargo Bank. “Ron’s background and experience make him a real asset to Davidson’s and we believe the perfect person to lead our national sales team,” said Larry Massimo, Davidson’s vice president. Davidson’s Names New Sales Manager MODEL SHOWN: 585 MINI-BARRAGE™ Stronger. Faster. Benchmade. Carson Optical has named Pamela Hulbert marketing and public relations manager. Her responsibilities include increasing awareness of the Carson brand and enhancing its presence in the hunting and birding industries through public relations and advertising. Hulbert has more than five years of experience in product marketing. Prior to joining Carson Optical, she was a market- Carson Optical Hires Marketing, PR Manager Callis & Associates announces the promotion of Linda Harris as creative director. In her new role, Harris will join the agency management team, while leading the creative teams. A graduate of the University of Central Missouri, Harris joined Callis 10 years ago as a graphic designer and has served as an art director and Web master. “Linda’s creative talents and extensive experience in digital and print production have been a big part of our success,” said Cliff Callis, agency president. 9 L. Harris Callis & Associates Names Creative Director 14 MAY 2009 Read SI DIGITAL www.shootingindustry.com