ST. PAUL, Minn. — Outdoor retailer Gander Mountain Co.’s
board of directors has named Michael Owens to serve as
executive vice president and chief operating officer and
Steven Uline to serve as senior vice president of
marketing, it reported in a recent statement.
Owens is a 27-year veteran of Anheuser-Busch, according
to the company. He most recently served as
Anheuser-Busch's vice president of business operations.
Uline is also a veteran of Anheuser-Busch, where he
worked for 24 years. He most recently served as the
company's vice president of geographic marketing, field
media and special event marketing. He was responsible
for local marketing in the company's largest beer
markets and was involved in national marketing efforts,
Gander Mountain stated.
"Mike Owens and Steve Uline are proven leaders with a
track record of driving business growth and brand
awareness," said David Pratt, Gander Mountain's interim
chief executive officer and chairman of the board. "They
both understand our 'We Live Outdoors' culture and we
are excited to have them join Gander Mountain. Mike and
Steve will be instrumental to our continued progress."
The two men will begin their responsibilities
immediately.
Gander Mountain also reported that Eric Jacobsen has
been promoted to executive vice president, general
counsel and secretary, and Casey Ramm has been promoted
to senior vice president of merchandising.
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