Lyons Falls, NY: Otis Technology, manufacturer of advanced gun cleaning systems and accessories, names Harold Philbrick as director of operations and Parrish Lewis as new product development manager.
With vast experience in lean manufacturing, Harold has been employed with Otis for two years. Formerly the Operations Manager, Harold holds certifications as a lean black belt and a six sigma green belt and has over 10 years of continuous improvement experience. Before Otis, he worked for three years as director of manufacturing for a tier 1/tier 2 automotive supplier and five years as a process improvement consultant. He has helped organizations achieve record results in the areas of product quality, employee safety and operating performance while exceeding budget expectations in regards to savings and margin.
Parrish brings his new product development skills to the sales and marketing teams at Otis. His background includes brand management, strategic positioning, and market research and analysis. Parrish was product manager at Coleman, Inc. as well as product manager at Stearns, Inc. and product developer at Payless Shoesource, Inc. where he demonstrated success driving growth in targeted markets through the introduction of key product lines. Parrish’s background as former military with the Battalion Intelligence NCO, of the US Army will also aid in growing the military division at Otis.
“I would like to congratulate Harold as well as welcome Parrish to the Otis family. Parrish’ experience in new product development will help strengthen the sales and marketing portfolio while Harold’s lean manufacturing experience will support our efforts on the operational side.” says Len Nelson, Otis’ vice president of sales & marketing. “Their combined experience in new product development and continuous improvement will grow our company in new areas while continuing our growth in existing markets.”
Otis Technology is known for manufacturing the most advanced gun cleaning systems available. The superior Breech-to-Muzzle® design combined with unmatched quality has positioned Otis as the gun care system of choice with the US Military. Otis Technology is smart gun care.
| OTIS PRO STAFF IS OF OLYMPIC CALIBER |
| Lyons Falls, NY; This has been an exciting year for Otis Technology sponsored female Olympians. Otis Technology is proud to endorse America’s most decorated female Olympic shooter, four-time-Olympic medalist Kim Rhode as well as 2006 and 2010 USA Olympians, Tracy and Lanny Barnes. |
| Recently, Kim won her 14th national championship and second straight in international skeet with a total score of 265/275 in Colorado Springs. This win also qualified her for the Pan-Am Games Team. In late March, she won the Gold at the ISSF Sydney World Cup and clinched the 2012 USA Olympic spot as the first member of the USA Shooting Team to meet and exceed the point threshold for Women’s Skeet. |
| According to Rhode, “When a competition is won or lost by one target, or you only get one shot at that ‘once in a lifetime buck’, it is truly important that your barrels and action are clean. You don’t get a second chance. That’s why I always clean my guns thoroughly before hunting or a competition. I found that not only does it stop the possibility of a jamming problem but by having a clean barrel and chokes you have the ultimate pattern for your best performance.” |
| As the excitement spreads, Otis is looking forward to being a part of history as Rhode looks to achieve an Olympic record as the first USA Olympian in any sport to medal in 5 consecutive Olympics. “I’m training and doing everything that I can to bring home another Olympic medal. My hope is this could bring shooting to the forefront of the Olympic games,” states Rhode, “2012 here we come thanks to support from companies like Otis.” |
| Just as Rhode has been nominated to the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team, Tracy Barnes has been crowned best Biathlon shooter in the World at the Veltins World Team Challenge event in Germany as she beat the very best biathletes in the world in the shootout of biathlon’s premier co-ed event. |
| Meanwhile, at the Sprint race at the US Nationals in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, Lanny and Tracy placed 3rd and 4th, respectively. In the Pursuit, Tracy battled her way back up the ranks to finish 2nd, while Lanny stayed in 3rd place for the second race and the last day of nationals brought a 3rd place finish for Tracy and a 4th place finish for Lanny. |
| Tracy and Lanny are also training hard to make sure they are ready to bring home the gold in the 2014 winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. “We brought our shooting to a whole new level this year. I think a lot of it has to do with being confident and being able to rely on our equipment because of Otis. It gets us excited about the possibility of winning a medal at the Olympics in Russia,” says Lanny Barnes. Tracy adds, “Otis has been instrumental in our shooting success at the international level. I was able to win in front of 50,000 screaming German fans because I trusted my equipment with Otis’ advanced technology. I can’t wait until next season.” |
| Kim, Tracy and Lanny and other Otis Pro Staff members recently came together to film Otis’ new television commercial with Tahoe Films. Watch the new commercial at www.otistec.com or on one of the industry television networks. The Otis Pro Staff team is rounded out by Xtreme Sports Shooter and 8 time World record holder, Patrick Flanigan; The world’s best all around shooter and host of Doug Koenig’s Championship Season TV, Doug Koenig; UFC Hall of Famer and 9 time |
| welterweight Champion as well as host of Texas Trophy Hunters TV, Matt Hughes; and country entertainer and host of 3 Gun Nation TV, Mark Wills. |
| Otis Technology is known for manufacturing the most advanced gun cleaning systems available. The superior Breech-to-Muzzle® design combined with unmatched quality has positioned Otis as the gun care system of choice with the US military. |
| For more information on this Press Release or any products included in our release log onto otistec.com or contact |
| Cara Peebles: Corporate PR Coordinator 315.348.4300 Ext: 2449 |
| Otis Technology, 6987 Laura Street, Lyons Falls, New York 13368. |
Congratulations are in order for WOMA Platinum Sponsor, OTIS Technology on winning the Progressive Manufacturing 100 Award for 2011! Please read the following press release for details and pass this on to any appropriate outlets.
