Melville, NY - LoBo & Petrocine, the Long Island advertising agency for The Mako Group, one of the world's leading firearms accessory distributors, has hired Mark Schindel as Account Manager/Supervisor, overseeing the Mako business.

With nearly 20 years of experience working in the hunting and fishing industries for such leading brands as Gerber Legendary Blades, Plano Molding Company and PRADCO, Mr. Schindel is an avid firearms enthusiast/expert. In his new position, he will be responsible for writing on the Mako account, as well as marketing and day-to-day account management.

Russ Petrocine, LoBo's president, commented: "We feel extremely fortunate to add someone with Mark's extensive knowledge and expertise. Not only does he have a solid background in the firearms industry and military sales, he has an MBA with an emphasis on Social Media. As we move forward, his outstanding capabilities will help us do an even better job of building the brand and sales for The Mako Group as well as their affiliated manufacturing partners."

The Mako Group, headquartered in Farmingdale, NY, distributes over 4,000 SKUs and is the exclusive U.S. representative for top-quality Israeli firearm accessory manufacturers, including Meprolight Optics and Night Sights, FAB Defense accessories, Frontline Holsters and E-Lander Magazines. The manufacturers represented by The Mako Group are recognized for innovative products that have been field tested and used by the Israeli Defense Forces.

Dealers and distributors looking to enhance their line of weapon accessories, combat optics, holsters and magazines are invited to contact Mako at 631-880-3396 ext. 310 for immediate assistance.

Headquartered in Melville, NY, LoBo & Petrocine Marketing Communications was founded in 2003. With gross billings currently in excess of $16 million, the agency does work for a wide range of clients in education, financial services, healthcare, natural nutrition, hospitality, the automotive industry and more.