WESTFIELD, Massachusetts – July 24th, 2023 – Savage Arms announces Beth Shimanski, Savage Arm’s Director of Marketing, has joined the Board of Directors for Pass It On – Outdoor Mentors. This nonprofit organization encourages the next generation to be more engaged with the outdoors, by matching caring and knowledgeable mentors with children interested in traditional outdoor sports. As a member of the Board of Directors, Shimanski plans to support Pass It On – Outdoor Mentors as they grow throughout the nation and help them make an impact in the industry by pairing the Outdoor Mentors’ mission with Savage Arms’ products and platform.
“We are thrilled to have Beth joining our Board of Directors. This group has done an excellent job leading our mission over the past 21 years and Beth is a tremendous asset to the team,” said Brittany French, CEO for the Pass It On – Outdoor Mentors. “Under Beth's leadership, our partnership with Savage Arms has allowed us to grow our mission and provide continued outdoor opportunities through mentorship to youth in our community! I am beyond thankful for the opportunity to learn from her and continue our great work at Outdoor Mentors!”
Shimanski comes to the Outdoor Mentors’ board with personal outdoors experience, and knowledge of the industry that she’s accumulated during her tenure at Savage Arms. Shimanski grew up in Minnesota being very active in sports and spending time outdoors whether hiking, camping, or fishing– and she still enjoys those passions today. Shimanski’s experience grew further when she got her start hunting thanks to her position at Savage.
Fast forward several years, Shimanski has spent significant time in the field hunting and shooting, with her travels taking her to multiple locations in the U.S. and abroad. Shimanski is looking forward to sharing all the ways in which Savage Arms can help Outdoor Mentors create an impact in this industry.
“We were introduced to Pass It On – Outdoor Mentors over 5 years ago and since day one, I have been impressed by not only the vision of this organization, but the people who are leading the way,” said Beth Shimanski, Director of Marketing for Savage Arms. “I am honored to be asked to be a part of the growth and future direction of this group.”
For more information about how this particular organization is helping grow the community of outdoorsmen and women, check out the Savage Arms’ Stories From the Road Outdoor Mentors: The Importance of Giving Back.
To learn more about how to volunteer, participate or partner with Pass It On – Outdoor Mentors, visit their website at www.outdoormentors.org
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About Savage Arms
Headquartered in Westfield, Massachusetts, Savage has been producing firearms for more than 125 years. Savage is one of the world's largest manufacturers of hunting, competition and targeting shooting centerfire and rimfire rifles, and shotguns. Their firearms are best known for accuracy, performance and innovation. The entrepreneurial spirit that originally defined the company is still evident in its ongoing focus on continuous innovation, craftsmanship, quality and service. Learn more at www.savagearms.com.