Umarex USA Appoints Richard Turner as Chief Executive Officer

Umarex USA, Inc., known for an innovative line of air-powered pistols and rifles, optics, and lights for outdoorsmen and shooting-sports enthusiasts, recently announced the appointment current company president Richard Turner as its president and chief executive officer.

The appointment is part of a long-term strategic transition plan that names outgoing CEO Adam Blalock as chairman of the board for Umarex USA, Inc. Blalock is currently, and will remain, the president and CEO of Walther Arms, Inc. and Walther Manufacturing, Inc. Umarex USA, Walther Arms, and Walther Manufacturing are part of the Umarex Group of companies with headquarters in Arnsberg, Germany. All three privately owned U.S. corporations share a business complex located in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

“Richard has been instrumental in the rapid and sustained growth of Umarex USA. He is well qualified to lead the company as CEO,” said Blalock. “He understands our market space and is strong strategically. He has genuine gratitude for the contributions of others and his leadership style includes having fun.”

Prior to becoming company president Turner served as vice president of sales and marketing since 2006. During that time, he successfully guided the strategic expansion of the company’s product portfolio and sales growth.

Although nearly all of Turner’s career has been in consumer products, he has spent the past 20 years in senior management roles within the outdoor and shooting sports industry, including time with PRADCO Outdoor Brands and Russell Outdoors/Mossy Oak Apparel. He holds an undergraduate degree in marketing from Birmingham Southern College as well as an MBA from University of AlabamaBirmingham. He also serves on the board of directors of the Airgun Sporting Association.

“I am grateful for the opportunity and the trust of the board to lead Umarex USA as its CEO,” Turner said. “My time with the company has been very rewarding primarily because of our talented and committed Umarex team, along with both our exceptional customers and external business partners who, like us, are ultimately focused on providing for the needs of our consumer. I am tremendously excited about our combined continued efforts that will lead Umarex USA into our next phase of growth.” (umarexusa.com)