Scientific Anglers hired Jeff McGowan to be the company’s national sales manager. In this new role, McGowan will be responsible for the sales management and leadership of independent dealers, national accounts, distributors, and pro guide sales channels. In addition, Jeff will oversee Scientific Anglers’ customer service team in Midland, Michigan, as well as management of the nine independent sales representative groups that cover the US market.
“We are extremely excited to have Jeff joining the Scientific Anglers team in Midland. Jeff brings with him more than a decade of selling experience, customer care, and sales management in the action sports and outdoor industry,” said S.A. president Brad Befus. “His sales experience, industry relationships, and ability to keep his finger on the pulse of the fly-fishing industry trends will be a tremendous asset to our organization and all Scientific Anglers dealers and brand ambassadors. We are confident Jeff is the perfect person to lead our US sales organization for many years to come.”
For the last several years, Jeff served as the sales and marketing manager for R.L. Winston Fly Rod.