SPARTA, IL – Zanders Sporting Goods, a national distributor located in Sparta, Illinois, has hired Lucas Poston as their new Sales Manager.

Lucas is a 2009 graduate from McKendree University. After college, he worked for three years as a Marketing Representative for U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company. Before coming to Zanders, Lucas worked for six years as a Sales Representative for Swedish Match.

"After meeting with management, I felt there was a lot of opportunity for Zanders moving forward and I wanted to be a part of that future," replied Lucas when asked what made him want to work for Zanders. "It is very rewarding as an employee to see the amount of resources your company is investing in technology as well as the team they have put together. Zanders has shown a commitment to their customer's success, as well as their employee's success. At Zanders, we're always looking for innovative ways to meet our customers' needs."

In his free time, Lucas enjoys hunting, golfing, and spending time with his family.

About Zanders Sporting Goods
Zanders has been serving U.S. firearms dealers for well over 50 years. With more than 40,000 products that now include archery and archery accessories as well as camping supplies, Zanders has it all in their new, streamlined warehouse.

"Our customers have always come first and we strive to go above and beyond their expectations everyday," states Stefanie Zanders. "Both old and new customers alike will enjoy our ever-growing inventory of outdoor products and accessories as well as our commitment to ensure their complete satisfaction."

For more information about Zanders and their many dealer programs,
call (800) 851-4373 or visit www.gzanders.com.

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John Kohl, Lake Strategic Marketing, 262-754-9408; john@lakestrategic.com