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Call it a family legacy. Terry Kovach Buckingham, technical coordinator shipping and receiving, retired from Remington on the last day of February after 46 years and 8 months. She is one of four...
Kim Knapp loved math enough to get a master’s in accounting and financial management. But when you ask her who her lifelong mentor is, she slips on her safety glasses and confesses: Her middle...
It was only 10 degrees outside, but Camp Chef employees left the Green Canyon Trail with hearts warmed from helping individuals with disabilities experience snowshoeing, many for the first time....
The Vista Outdoor Foundation is supporting 12 nonprofit organizations in Fiscal Year 2023. These organizations represent a cross section of outdoor and recreational causes. Common Ground is a deep...
Even though Mark Doublin had a beer thrown at him in disgust over some of his early work, he continues to see the glass half full. Mark was only 16 years old at the time, drawing caricatures at...
On Monday, January 9, Vista Outdoor recognized the Law Enforcement Community at all ammunition plants; Anoka, Lewiston and Lonoke for Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. This year, Vista Outdoor...
The past several decades, CCI/Speer has participated in the annual Festival of Trees fundraising event for the Tri-State Hospital. This year’s CCI/Speer team included Kendra Moores (sales) and...
You know you're surviving if a frozen turkey feels warm. Last week, Federal employees handed out turkeys to the community in -5-degree temperatures (not including wind chill!) The group handed out...
Throughout December, Remington employees banded together to donate over 1,268 pounds of food to their local Arkansas Food Bank. Keeping the true meaning of the holiday spirit, Lonoke employees...
Just prior to the holidays, CCI-Speer held its annual free turkey and ham giveaway. The event started at 3:00 p.m., but people began to line up well before to ensure they received a turkey or ham....
She has worked at two of Vista Outdoor’s brands and is often commended for her outstanding leadership. Andrea Montague, Eagle General Manager, has a unique approach to leading groups, building...
In the past 20 years, Federal has donated to organizations in the community. In recent years, including this year, the brand made $1,000 donations to Toys for Joy and Granny's Closet. The Toys for...
You could say his career began as a 5-year-old, when he’d join his dad in the reloading shed. “Dad wouldn’t let me run the powder measurer or the press, but I could lube the cases, run the...
On Monday, October 10, several Federal employees and their distinguished guests took an emotional journey Minneapolis to Washington, DC to witness in person, the monuments constructed...
In 2021, the Foundation’s Board of Directors chose ten organizations that promote conservation, encourage youth and veteran participation in outdoor sports, and work to improve diversity and...
If you ask a Camp Chef employee what type of meat they like, and how it’s cooked, you don’t expect to hear they like cold Rocky Mountain Oysters. Cade Huskinson would agree. In fact, Cade...
CCI/Speer employees recently volunteered to help pack back packs for children in North Central Idaho and hungry families in Lewiston, ID. The back packs are given to children who struggle with...
Seventeen Camp Chef employees recently participated in an afternoon of trail clean-up for the City of Hyde Park just 15 minutes from the Camp Chef office. The crew swung axes, picked rock, trimmed...
On Sept. 9, Federal employees and vendors raised $8,500 for the Minnesota Military Family Foundation at their annual Federal Technical Golf Open. The MMFF is a MN charity founded in 2004 providing...
After Beroe Inc. awarded the company a procurement Best-in-Class award, we checked in with David Stokoe to learn more about the honor and the secrets behind our supply chain team’s many...
It might be your biggest double take. Remington's "Big Green Shell" debuted at the Green Top Expo grand opening last weekend, and at about 30 feet tall, it may very well be the largest shotshell...
Every year Bushnell sponsors an annual golf tournament. This year Bushnell raised $22,000 for Veteran’s Community Project (VCP). This donation, which is Bushnell's highest earning golf...
Giving back is part of CamelBak’s DNA, and yet another example of that was on display this week. When employees at Vista Outdoor’s Eagle manufacturing facility in Lares, Puerto Rico, were...
She is one of the rare Simms employees who does not fish, but her job has supported hundreds of thousands of people in their fishing ventures. Her job: sewing, hemming and pressing Simms waders....
Lewiston's 2022 Roundup Parade theme this year was "Farmland Roots to Cowboy Boots." So, the team created a float featuring the deep-rooted history CCI-Speer has in the Lewis Clark Valley. From...
In 2021, the Foundation’s Board of Directors chose ten organizations that promote conservation, encourage youth and veteran participation in outdoor sports, and work to improve diversity and...
On Sept. 12, five employees from Vista Outdoor volunteered to participate in 9/11 Day, the nation’s largest day of service and remembrance. Meal packing took place in 11 cities across the...
The City of Anoka and The Anoka Police Department recently recognized Federal Ammunition for its decades of support and many contributions at its City Council Meeting on August, 6, 2022. At the...
You might already know the name. Derek Anderson is featured on YouTube in two documentaries, “Driven to Ride” and “Man vs. Moto,” as well as a quick hitter that he called out as a “Claim...
Now more than ever, home is more than a shelter. Our homes are now schools, offices, restaurants and playgrounds. A home is our safety, our prescription for health, and the foundation for the...
From June 26 through July 8, Vista Outdoor offered a grant for three dependents of employees to attend Whittington Center Adventure Youth Camp. The three kids Eli Carson, son of Kris Carson...
One of RCBS's newer agents assisted a very unique customer recently. Katie Anderson, Technical Services Representative for RCBS, Weaver and Champion, said she helped a customer replace some of his...
The employees of CCI Speer have adopted a 4-mile stretch of County Highway-Tammany Creek Road. This road is one of the back roads to a company plant, so it is frequently traveled by CCI/Speer...
In 2021, the Foundation’s Board of Directors chose ten organizations that promote conservation, encourage youth and veteran participation in outdoor sports, and work to improve diversity and...
On June 14, the QuietKat team took to playing in the dirt on their adopted trail, the Elk Drop Trail, for maintenance, upkeep and teambuilding. Taking care of the Gypsum, CO mountain bike trail...
When a young boy reaches out to express gratitude for a Vista Outdoor product, you might have a few guesses of which brands those may be. Recently, a young superfan expressed great thanks and...
Few people choose their career based on one of their own mistakes. For Eric Hanson, Manager, AX Development and Administration at Vista Outdoor, his mistake carved his path. “I was working as...
In 2021, the Foundation’s Board of Directors chose ten organizations that promote conservation, encourage youth and veteran participation in outdoor sports, and work to improve diversity and...
First 100 Years of Federal Every round is a promise. Whether it leaves the muzzle on a hunt, in a match or during a day with friends at a range, it simply needs to perform. It has to hit the mark,...
Food bank volunteers (L to R): Belva Berghammer, Jen Bogar, Stacey Adair, Ward Parker, Doug Lenz, Brody Genzer, Mike Overberg In April, CCI-Speer participated in a fundraiser for its local food...
The United Service Organizations (USO) recently reached out to Remington for program support for the National Guard Professional Education Center (NGPEC) on Camp Robinson in Little Rock, AR. On...
On Nov. 17, the Vista Outdoor Foundation announced its 2021 Grant Partners. The Foundation’s Board of Directors chose ten organizations that promote conservation, encourage youth and veteran...
More than 70 employees on the Remington Centerfire team have a work mom. Shontell “Mother Love” Ford has been leading that team for eight years and has been giving Remington 110% for 27 years....
On Nov. 17, the Vista Outdoor Foundation announced its 2021 Grant Partners. The Foundation’s Board of Directors chose ten organizations that promote conservation, encourage youth and veteran...
On Nov. 17, the Vista Outdoor Foundation announced its 2021 Grant Partners. The Foundation’s Board of Directors chose ten organizations that promote conservation, encourage youth and veteran...
On Nov. 17, the Vista Outdoor Foundation announced its 2021 Grant Partners. Each chosen organization promotes conservation, encourages youth and veteran participation in outdoor sports, and works...
On Nov. 17, the Vista Outdoor Foundation announced its 2021 Grant Partners. The Foundation’s Board of Directors chose ten organizations that promote conservation, encourage youth and veteran...
On Nov. 17, the Vista Outdoor Foundation announced its 2021 Grant Partners. The Foundation’s Board of Directors chose ten organizations that promote conservation, encourage youth and veteran...
According to Anne Beihoffer, a person can learn a lot about leading a team from our equine friends. At one point in her career, she prepared a witty presentation sharing leadership lessons she...
Bob Steelhammer, Chief Digital Officer at Vista Outdoor, was recently selected by CIO Review as a Top 10 Chief Digital Officer for 2022. As part of the vetting, Bob was interviewed by the...
The halls of a high school are packed with nostalgia that can unleash countless memories for a ruminating graduate. Some might picture quartz tiles reflecting a bland row of lockers and an...
Delivering the food: L to R: Tim Friese, Victoria Ashley, Helen Morris, Wedge McKee, Tiffanie Podzemny, Phil Cleveland, Jenny Vanderby, Kim Gelder (Food Bank Director) Colt DeCock, Tom Evola. Not...
Vista Outdoor Inc. was named to Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Trusted Companies 2022! This prestigious award is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal...
Remington rolled out the red carpet last week for the Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce, whose staff members toured the company’s facility in Lonoke and welcomed the brand as one of the...
Elliot Layda, Giro In-house photographer, visits many parks to capture stunning images. Pictured here, a self portrait at the Half Dome. See more of Elliot’s work at: www.elliotlayda.com One...
Some of the Wounded Warriors, fishing guides and event organizers Fishing for Life, an organization that serves youth, families, veterans and communities through fishing and outdoor programs,...
Federal Ammunition, in collaboration with Outdoor Sportsman Group (OSG) Publications & Branded Media, recently released a 100-year Anniversary Special Issue magazine entitled Federal: Celebrating...
What if all humans viewed every part life as a learning point? What if our open minds helped us see ourselves and the rest of the world through strange eyes? This, Brian Knight, CCI/Speer, says is...
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson at the Remington Booth, visiting with Kris Carson, Remington Vista Outdoor has made a significant economic investment in Arkansas over the last year or so, including...
Lewiston Police Department and Hal Price, Vista OutdoorOn Jan. 9, 2022, in honor of Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, a few employees from CCI/Speer and Federal Ammunition head out to local police...
CCI/Speer has been lighting up the community with good works. Last week, they were able to coordinate a donation to the local food bank as well as hand out 500 hams and 100 turkeys to community...
Vista Outdoor Inc. has announced the acquisition of Stone Glacier, a premium brand focused on ultralightweight, performance hunting gear designed for backcountry use. The addition of Stone Glacier...
Jeanette LaVance has been volunteering for the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Lewis Clark Valley for many years. Giving her time to advocate for the children of Lewiston, ID, and Clarkston, WA, has...
An attitude of wanting to be successful. That’s all it took for Manuel Grajeda, HEVI-Shot, to work his way toward what he has today: two daughters, a wife of 26 years, a relationship with God...
The accolades for QuietKat’s innovative and in-demand e-bikes keep rolling in. The Eagle, Colo.-based brand, which Vista acquired earlier this year, scored yet another honor by being named one...
CCI/Speer employees Kendra Mooers, Michelle Garrison, and Melissa Garret decorated a Christmas tree for the Tri-State Hospitals Festival of Trees for its 37th Annual Gala in Lewiston, ID. The...
Fred Ferguson has long been a force on Capitol Hill. The former policy adviser and legislative director for multiple politicians has spent the last four years advocating for issues critical to...
Vista Outdoor is renowned for designing, manufacturing and marketing a range of award-winning and innovative products, but the company’s latest recognition has nothing to do with bike helmets,...
Fred C. Ferguson, Vice President, Public Affairs and Communications, Vista Outdoor, delivered remarks this morning to the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources outlining the company’
Darnetha Elmore, Sr. Director, HR in Ammunition, is well-known among Vista Outdoor employees. She is a straightforward people-person. She greets everyone with a smile, and she was a driving force...
Vista Outdoor was named as one of America’s Best Midsize Employers by Forbes in 2021. Forbes’ list of America’s Best Employers was formed from an independent survey of 50,000 employees in 25...
The Vista Outdoor Foundation Board of Directors selected ten non-profit organizations to receive a total of over $600,000 in grants as part of the Foundation’s inaugural grant cycle. The ten...
People often pick a career based on a career assessment, a subject they enjoyed in school or by following a loved ones’ footsteps. Others take a path that ultimately is made one decision at a...
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson and his senior economic development team recently toured the Remington Ammunition plant. The tour was meant to highlight the progress made in hiring employee, trainer...
L to R: Sean Enyeart (Centerfire Supervisor), Mike Overberg (Operations), Bill Mackleit (Sr. Director of Operations), Travis West (Centerfire Metal Parts), Kelly Kolb ( Centerfire Value Stream...
Bell recently launched “Under the Helmet,” a new content series that goes behind the scenes and into the lives of some of Bell’s most hardcore, inspiring riders. The series will feature bike...
Vista Outdoor Inc. was recently ranked No. 39 on Investor’s Business Daily‘s 2021 Best ESG Companies list, which recognizes the top 100 businesses with superior Environmental, Social and...
L to R: Doug Jeanneret (Executive Director Kids and Clays), Eliza Graves Sr. Brand Marketing Manager Shooting Accessories, Jeremy Manning Sr. Graphic Designer, Monte Koenigs Product Manager, Lexi...
L to R: Jan Sallawitz, Flavia Olivera, Mikayla Harvey, Lisa Worner, Peter Nicholson At the end of September, a crew from Giro (Scotts Valley, CA) travelled to Switzerland for the first European...
If you’re looking to chat on the phone, he’s not your guy. But if you need a partner in crime to drive a van across the country, compete in a bike race and immediately drive back, he’ll be...
Vista Outdoor today announced the successful closing of its acquisition of Foresight Sports. The acquisition brings two iconic golf brands, Foresight Sports and Bushnell Golf, together under the...
L to R: Angel Love, Jermale Davis, Bob Betthauser, Uttam Shrestha, James Wichern LaToya Brown, HR Generalist at Bushnell/ Outdoor Products organized an event that had the Olathe DC crew throwing...
In August, volunteers from the FBI Minneapolis Citizens Academy Alumni Association (FBIMCAAA) gathered at Federal’s Clubhouse Conference Center in Anoka, Minnesota to fill 100 Hope Bags for...
What began in Will Primos’ garage as a passion for perfecting turkey mouth calls has since grown to become a national brand hunters know and trust. Over the past 45 years, Primos Hunting has...
Although Mission and Purpose statements are common, people tend to evaluate what’s behind a company based on what they do, how they treat people and whether employees feel the grass is greenest...
As the West End Gun Club Wounded Warriors Shoot event neared this past June, organizers were concerned they would not be able to locate shotshells in time for the event. Steve Gunderson, Quality...
What do you call a person who is a firefighter, a Copper Plater and a collector of flashy jet boats? Nick. You call him Nick Azevedo. Nick has been with Vista for nine years. He worked with the...
Lonoke employee champions, (L to R): BA Fletcher, Jimmy Lawrence, Logan Henry, Evelyn James, Jon Langenfeld It was heating up in Lonoke this July as Remington employees battled for top honors...
L to R: Justin Smith, Forrest Wilson, Monte Koenigs, Jason Slinkard, Fred Ferguson, Jason Brodbeck, Jon Zinnel, Kris Carson, Jonathan Langenfeld, Laura Stoneburner On July 19, employees of...
It is National Potato Day, and you may not be tater-ly surprised to learn “French Fries” were the hottest potatoes among Vista employees in this week’s internal poll. 37% said fries were the...
Left to Right: Chip Sexton, Clint Allen, Karie Roers, Kim Knapp prep for the 7-mile ride It would be tough to forget the disappointing story last November. Someone in the Minneapolis area took...
July 2021 was earth’s hottest month on record. According to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the combined land- and ocean-surface temperature around the...
Congratulations to the fifteen outstanding young people who received this year’s Vista Outdoor $1,000 Learning for Life Scholarship! The Learning for Life Scholarship Program is designed to...
A Better Together story on Vista and our brands support for the Veterans in Parks (VIP) Act. By a vote of 420-0, the United States House of Representatives passed The Veterans in Parks (VIP) Act....
Report details company’s steps to build common ground through outdoor experiences Vista Outdoor released its second annual Environment, Social and Governance Impact Report. The FY2021 Report...
Shelly Hubbard notices a unique piece on the shelves at a whimsy winery gift shop. Etched into wood, the plaque reads “I’m outdoorsy. I drink wine on the porch,” which prompts a hearty laugh...
Knee pads and hydration packs provided needed relief during the search, rescue and recovery and cleanup efforts on-site at the collapsed Florida condo building. A Bereli employee living six blocks...
What could bring a group together better and faster than a learning experience, storytelling and gathering around a bonfire? Four employees, Aimee Martin, Jill Karolewski, Allison Westergard and...
Peaceful coexistence with wildlife and farmers is possible in Tanzania with support from the Grumeti Fund’s UPLIFT community outreach program. Wildlife conservation isn’t limited to the...
CCI Speer is proud of its Academic All-Star scholarship tradition. CCI/Speer partners with the local TV station, KLEW. Each week, the station features a high school student who excels academically...