Cody, WY — HeadHunters NW, the premier executive search firm serving America's most highly regulated industries, announces its attendance at the 2026 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits (NRAAM), taking place April 16–19, 2026, at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. President Shaylene Keiner will be on the ground for the full event, available for strategic meetings with Board Members, C-suite executives, and organizational leaders who want to secure the best talent in 2026.
And making his triumphant return to the show floor after recovering from a recent surgery — George Washington, Shaylene's beloved service dog and the most well-connected four-legged professional in the firearms industry, will be back and fully ready to greet old friends and make new ones. If you see him, don't be shy. He's been looking forward to this.
NRAAM represents one of the most concentrated gatherings of firearms industry leadership in the country, and HeadHunters NW has built its reputation on being exactly where the conversations that matter are happening. If you are a Board Member, C-suite executive, or organizational leader navigating the current talent market, planning a key leadership hire in 2026, or simply want an honest conversation about where the market is heading and what it means for your team — Shaylene wants to sit down with you. Meeting availability is limited, so early outreach is strongly encouraged.
HeadHunters NW continues to build on a strong track record of executive placements across the defense, firearms, aerospace, and intelligence sectors — connecting organizations with the unreachable talent they need to accomplish their most ambitious goals. From C-suite searches to highly specialized functional leaders, the firm operates at the intersection of deep industry relationships and an uncompromising standard for fit. NRAAM is one of the signature moments each year where that work comes to life in person.
"NRAAM is always one of my favorite weekends of the year — it's where the industry shows up in force and the real conversations happen," said Shaylene Keiner, President of HeadHunters NW. "This year feels especially exciting. I've got a full calendar of meaningful meetings lined up and George Washington is healed up and ready to work the room. If you haven't scheduled time with me yet, reach out now. The best conversations at a show like this don't happen by accident."
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HeadHunters NW is a premier executive search firm specializing in recruiting exceptional leadership talent across Artificial Intelligence & Software, Cybersecurity & Intelligence, Defense & Aerospace, Manufacturing & Automation, and the Small Arms & Shooting Industry. We transform organizations by identifying and securing executives who scale at the pace of your ambitions. Our expertise lies in finding leaders who don't just meet growth targets — they accelerate beyond them, turning challenges into competitive advantages. For more information or to discuss your executive talent needs, visit HeadHunters NW or contact Shaylene Keiner at 503-551-7114.