Far Bank Enterprises, parent company of Sage, Redington, RIO Products and Flywater Travel, has announced it has promoted Ryan Hamilton—most recently the company’s Chief Operation Officer—to be its next Chief Executive Officer. Hamilton joined the organization in 2020 as Chief Financial Officer and has increased his responsibilities over the last four years to include HR, IT, and strategic planning. In addition, Hamilton has stepped into leadership positions in the fly fishing industry, including his current role on the board of the American Fly Fishing Trade Association (AFFTA).Hamilton will succeed Kris Klein, who has been Far Bank’s CEO since 2020 and long-time member of the Board of Directors. Klein will continue his engagement with Far Bank as a member of the board, while also spending the next year onsite at Far Bank to mentor Ryan and the senior leadership team to ensure a smooth transition.
Hamilton’s appointment as CEO follows a string of moves to strengthen Far Bank’s senior leadership team. Long time industry insider Mike Moore was brought in as Chief Revenue Officer in 2024, and Tom Larimer was also brought on as Director of Wholesale Sales, among other moves.
