MidwayUSA is pleased to announce the promotion of James Bland to Merchandising Manager - Shooting. James earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Tarleton State University and joined MidwayUSA in 2013 as a Logistics Specialist. Shortly thereafter, he became a Financial Services Assistant and moved to the Merchandising department as a Purchasing Specialist in 2014. Most recently, James served as a Product Specialist for the Optics category and played a key role in driving category growth, building strong Supplier partnerships, managing inventory, and helping develop annual budgets.
"I'm honored to step into this new role and grateful for the opportunities I've had to grow at MidwayUSA over the past 13 years," said James. "I've been fortunate to work alongside incredible team members and Supplier partners who have played an important role in my development. As an avid hunter and shooter, I'm excited to lead the Shooting category and continue delivering the products, value, and service our Customers have come to expect from MidwayUSA."
In his new role, James will focus on growing MidwayUSA's offering of Shooting products through inventory management, sourcing, pricing, and promotion.
"We are delighted to have James in this new leadership role," said Josh Costello, Director of Merchandising – Shooting. "Throughout his many years with MidwayUSA, James has consistently delivered outstanding results. We are confident James will continue to make a meaningful impact as he leads the Shooting team into the future."
James is an NRA Life Member with a passion for hunting, shooting, and fishing, often going out West to pursue elk or mule deer in the mountains. He enjoys spending time outdoors with his family and has recently developed an interest in precision shooting and reloading.
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About MidwayUSA: Both country kids from Missouri, Larry and Brenda Potterfield, turned their passion for shooting sports into a career by opening a small gun shop in 1977 that would eventually become MidwayUSA (https://www.midwayusa.com). MidwayUSA is a fast-paced, continually improving, family-owned business with instilled family values like honesty, integrity, and respect for others. For over 45 years, MidwayUSA has maintained an unyielding focus on Customer Satisfaction and continues to offer JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING® for Shooting, Hunting, and the Outdoors.
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