Wednesday, January 17, 2018

Ryan Shutts Joins Bear Archery

NEW DIRECTOR OF PRODUCT MANAGEMENT BRINGS VAST OUTDOOR RETAIL EXPERIENCE TO LEGENDARY BRANDS

EVANSVILLE, IN   – Bear Archery announced today the hiring of Ryan Shutts to serve as the director of product management. As director of product management, Shutts’ primary areas of focus will be providing leadership to the product management team and driving meaningful innovation on the legendary brands in the Bear Archery portfolio.  

Shutts also will serve as product manager for the Bear Archery main line and Legend Series compound bows, and Karnage Crossbows.

“I am pleased to welcome Ryan Shutts to Bear Archery,” says Dave Parker, Bear Archery General Manager. “Ryan’s vast archery expertise and product knowledge will be a great asset in leading our product management team and continuing a legacy of innovation that was started by Fred Bear.”

Ryan formerly served as the Merchandising Director for Cabela’s, where he worked for 18 years in various management and director roles, including several product manager positions. Ryan is an accomplished bowhunter who also enjoys camping, fishing, and running.

“I am thrilled to join the Bear Archery team,” says Shutts. “My entire career has been devoted to the hunting industry and I am excited to leverage my category knowledge to create products consumers will have success hunting with and our retail partners will be proud to carry.”

About Bear Archery®

Originally founded by the iconic grandfather of archery, Fred Bear in 1933 with the intention of bringing archery to the masses, Bear Archery continues to produce legendary bows with the same focus on reliability and technology while maintaining its rich heritage of innovative leadership, quality products, and family values. Bear Archery is a division of Escalade Sports, a global manufacturer and distributor of sport and recreational equipment, and goes to market with Bear Archery, Trophy Ridge, Cajun Bowfishing, and Rocket Broadheads. For information on Bear Archery, its products, brands, instruction manuals, retailers, warranty, replacement parts, or customer service, please call 1-800-694-9494 or visit www.beararchery.com.

 

About Escalade Sports

Headquartered in Evansville, IN, Escalade Sports is a global manufacturer and distributor of sports and outdoor recreational equipment.  Leaders in their respective categories, Escalade Sports’ brands include Bear Archery and Trophy Ridge archery accessories; STIGA® and Ping-Pong® table tennis; Accudart® and Unicorn® darting; OnixTM pickleball equipment; GoalrillaTM, Goalsetter®, Goaliath® and Silverback® residential in-ground basketball systems; the STEP® fitness products; Lifeline Fitness, a leader in the personal fitness category; Woodplay® premium playsets; and Cue and Case Sales – a leader in specialty billiard accessories. Escalade Sports products are available at sporting goods dealers and independent retailers nationwide.

 

Contact: David Vogrin
Escalade Sports
812.467.4407