WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, is pleased to announce that Carlos Guevara, Vice President and General Counsel of GLOCK, Inc., has been appointed to the NSSF Board of Governors. Guevara brings decades of legal, operational and leadership experience within the firearm industry to his new role on the board.

In his current position at GLOCK, Guevara oversees a broad range of critical functions, including Legal Compliance, HR, Marketing, Media Relations, Import/Exports, Finance, Quality, and Environmental Health and Safety operations.

Prior to his tenure at GLOCK, Guevara served as corporate counsel for multinational corporations and later held the position of General Counsel at Xerox Corporation’s subsidiary in Colombia. He joined GLOCK in 1999 as Import/Export Department Manager and was promoted to General Counsel and Corporate Secretary in 2006. By 2012, he had earned the title of Vice President of GLOCK, a role in which he has excelled, driving significant contributions to the company's U.S. operations.

“Carlos brings a remarkable depth of expertise and leadership to our board,” said Joe Bartozzi, NSSF President and CEO. “His strong legal background, along with his operational and strategic experience in the firearm industry, will be invaluable to both NSSF and the broader industry. We are confident that his insights and contributions will significantly strengthen our efforts moving forward.”

"I am honored to join NSSF's Board of Governors and grateful for the opportunity to serve our industry in this capacity," said Carlos Guevara. "I look forward to working alongside fellow board members and NSSF staff in the support and success of our industry."