ACCOKEEK, MD - Benelli USA was pleased to award Chad Rhea, Sales Agent of the Year for 2010, at their annual sales awards banquet held during the SHOT Show in Las Vegas. Chad Rhea is a sales representative with Bentley-Scott Marketing, a full service manufacturers' rep agency focused on the shooting, hunting and outdoor sports industry. Bentley-Scott Marketing serves a multi-state territory that includes Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Mississippi.

"I am very pleased to accept this award and to be recognized by Benelli USA," said Chad Rhea, "and I really appreciate the opportunity to be a part of the Benelli USA team."

"We are so pleased for Chad to be recognized by Benelli USA for his efforts in a very challenging year," added O.M. Rhea, President of Bentley-Scott Marketing. "Winning an award like this is quite an achievement, especially considering it's his first year in the industry."

"Benelli USA is proud to honor Chad Rhea for his excellent efforts during a challenging year for the firearms industry," said Joe Troiani, Benelli USA VP Sales. "All of our sales rep groups have done an incredible job across the board with all our brands, which includes Benelli, Franchi, Stoeger, Uberti, and Stoeger Airguns.

Chad Rhea of Bentley-Scott Marketing with his Sales Agent of the Year Award

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