PRESS RELEASE: ROCHESTER, New York - Crosman Corporation, an international designer, manufacturer, and marketer of a wide range of products for the shooting sports, today announced that Kevin Farrelly has been named to the newly created position of Director of Operations and Supply Chain.  The announcement was made by Crosman President and CEO, Ken D’Arcy.  In his new position, Farrelly will oversee planning management, procurement and warehousing.

According to D’Arcy, Farrelly brings valuable experience to the company with over 20 years of continuous improvement experience in consumer products manufacturing. “Farrelly’s supply chain experience and his multi-faceted approach to enhancing systems and procedures will make him an important addition to our operations team.  Crosman will benefit from his knowledge and background.”

Farrelly joins Crosman from UTC RETAIL, where he was vice president and general manager.  He also held senior level positions at Eastman Kodak Company and Dell Computers.  He holds BA and MA degrees in engineering from Cornell and an MBA from Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Farrelly is enthusiastic about joining the Crosman team. “Crosman is a familiar and respected name throughout the shooting sports industry with a reputation for innovation and quality,” said Farrelly.  “I’m eager to find progressive solutions as a contributor to the team and look forward to the challenges ahead.”

The new director lives in Victor, New York with his wife and four children.  He enjoys spending time with his family, listening to music and participates in many outdoor sports.

For additional information on Kevin Farrelly’s appointment, or on any Crosman, Benjamin, CenterPoint Hunting and Outdoors precision optics products, Crosman Archery, or Game Face Airsoft products, visit the company’s Web sites at www.crosman.com, www.centerpointhunting.com, www.gamefaceairsoft.com, or write to Laura Evans, Marketing Coordinator, Crosman Corporation, 7629 Routes 5 & 20, Bloomfield, NY 14469, email her at [email protected], or call her at (800) 7 – AIRGUN (724-7486).

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