ACCOKEEK, Md. — Beretta USA today announced that its Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Patrick McDonald, has been named to the Board of Directors for the 4-H National Shooting Sports Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides comprehensive youth and adult educational shooting sports programs throughout the United States.
“Patrick brings an incredible wealth of knowledge and wisdom to 4-H from having helped implement programs at Beretta and other companies. He is a true believer in youth programs and passing along the shooting heritage,” stated John Kvasnicka, Former Executive Director, National 4-H Shooting Sports Foundation. “Patrick is going to be a terrific Director and we’re excited and honored that he has chosen the 4-H National Shooting Sports Foundation as the Board to which he serves on.”
Mr. McDonald has more than 20 years of consumer sales and marketing experience. Prior to joining Beretta in 2004 as Vice President, Sales & Marketing, he held executive positions with Black & Decker, Aviall and Hagemeyer North America. His three year appointment to the 4-H National Shooting Sports Foundation began January 2007.
The 4-H National Shooting Sports Foundation is an non-profit organization that was founded in 1980. The foundation is dedicated to providing comprehensive youth and adult education shooting sports programs based on the 4-H youth development model. This model is based on helping youth to develop critical life skills to reach their full potential and to become competent, caring & responsible citizens. For additional information on programs, and how you can participate log on the Web site at www.4-hshootingsports.org .
Beretta established in 1526, is the oldest industrial dynasty in the world tracing its roots through 16 generations of continuous family ownership. Firearms bearing the Beretta name have been sold for almost 500 years. Beretta USA Corp. was founded in 1977 and supplies the standard sidearm to the U.S. Armed Forces. Today Beretta manufactures, distributes and markets a complete line of firearms, accessories and apparel. Beretta also owns and operates six retail Beretta Gallery stores worldwide. For additional information visit www.berettausa.com.
