MAY 5, 2015

Heizer Defense Promotes Polkis to VP, Sales & Marketing

Heizer Defense announces that Eric Polkis has been promoted to Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Eric, a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University (Pittsburgh, PA) has had a very successful career in the firearms industry and is looking to continue that trend with Heizer Defense. He has worked with premier firearm manufacturing companies such as Colt, FN, and Beretta, where he has held significant sales roles in the dealer, distributor, chain; as well as law enforcement channels. In addition to Eric's sales background, he also has experience in marketing & product management and has been instrumental in turning around business through clear programs, creativity and strategic planning.

Hedy Heizer Gahn, Principal of Heizer Defense commented "Eric has already shined in his previous Director of Sales position by helping us revamp the Pocket Pistol Family and his wealth of pistol market knowledge is helping us plan for the future".

Tom Heizer, Principal of Heizer Defense noted "Eric has significant experience with market-leading brands and he will be a valuable asset to the company as we round out our current product offering. He has extensive knowledge of Distribution and Dealers and I look forward to him playing a larger part in the direction of the company".

Eric states, "The Heizer's have welcomed me into their family and I am looking forward to continuing the growth of our current innovative, niche, and fun product line. I am also very excited about our future, with what I believe, are some revolutionary new products, focused on the growing CCW/Home Defense market. The Aerospace experience of the Heizer's definitely rubs off on the Defense side of our business, you can see it in the quality and safety of all of our products".

Heizer Defense Pocket Pistols are proudly distributed by its partners AcuSport, AmChar Wholesale, Bangers, Big Rock Sports, Bill Hick's, Sports South, Williams Shooting Supply and Zanders Sporting Goods.

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