Drew Edwards Selected as USC Chief Financial Officer
OutdoorHub 02.13.13
United Sporting Companies (USC) announces the appointment of Drew Edwards to serve as Chief Financial Officer and report directly to CEO Brad Johnson starting February 12.
Drew will oversee Financial Planning & Analysis, Controllership, and Credit & Collections from the USC Chapin Office in South Carolina.
“Drew’s experience in high volume distribution businesses coupled with his financial insight will make him an exceptional asset for USC and the Shooting Industry,” said Brad Johnson, USC CEO and Chairman of the Board.
Prior to joining USC, Drew was CFO of Fortune 500 Company Owens & Minor, a leading distributor of medical and surgical supplies. Drew’s experience includes a strong history as CFO at Tredegar Corporation as well as several years at Coopers & Lybrand. Drew is a licensed CPA and holds a Master’s Degree in Accounting. Besides being well-versed in the distribution arena, he has extensive experience with mergers/acquisitions/divestures, strategic planning and analysis, and investments.
United Sporting Companies (USC) is a leading nationwide distributor of hunting, outdoor, marine and tackle products. The company operates through two subsidiaries, Ellett Brothers and Jerry’s Sport Center which were founded in 1933 and 1949, respectively. USC distributes to all 50 states through facilities in Chapin, SC, Newberry, SC, Pittston, PA, Harrisburg, PA, Newington, CT, Dayton, OH, Spring Hill, KS, and Reno, NV. With the largest sales force in the industry, USC serves over 30,000 independent retail customers and maintains the largest product selection in the industry with over 85,000 SKUs.
