After six years of dedicated service, Aaron Bannon will be stepping down as Executive Director of America Outdoors, effective April 14. We are deeply grateful for Aaron’s leadership, passion, and commitment to our mission—to grow, protect, and support America’s outfitting businesses. His impact on the association and the industry will be felt for years to come. 💚 As we move through this transition, the AO Board of Directors is stepping in to support our incredible staff and ensure a seamless continuation of operations. We're confident in the strong leadership of Kim and Caryn, and the board has designated support leads for key initiatives. The search for our next Executive Director will begin soon, and we’ll keep you updated throughout that process. Please join us in thanking Aaron for his years of service and leadership. We wish him all the best in what’s next! 🙌 #AmericaOutdoors #OutdoorLeadership #ThankYouAaron #OutdoorIndustry (fb)

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