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PRESS RELEASE: Delta Defense Announces New Chief Information Officer Delta Defense CEO & USCCA Chairman Tim Schmidt?announces the appointment of Kyle Wierenga as the company’s new Chief Information Officer (CIO), which took effect August 5, 2024. With over 22 years of innovation in information technology and advanced analytics and data management roles, Kyle Wierenga brings tremendous experience to his new role as Delta Defense’s CIO. Kyle is responsible for overseeing Delta Defense’s data and technology operations, enterprise project management, and insights and analytics, and will play a significant leadership role in guiding the company’s strategy to support its long-term growth objectives. Prior to joining Delta Defense, Kyle served as CIO of Burton Snowboards, an iconic American brand serving the recreation industry. In this role, Kyle was responsible for developing a digital-first, consumer-centric roadmap that was not only a strategic shift for Burton as a new direct-to-consumer model, but also increased internal IT flexibility and simplified maintenance. Previous to his time with Burton, Kyle held director-level and executive leadership roles within multiple, billion-dollar consumer-goods companies like Costco and Bloomingdale’s. “Kyle is an extraordinary leader. He exemplifies our core values and will be an amazing asset to our organization. He’s building the infrastructure that will support many millions of USCCA members. We’re grateful he has brought his skills and experience to our team ,” said Tim Schmidt. Schmidt continued, “I also want to take this opportunity to thank Greg Schmidt, who has recently retired, for the nearly two decades of service he dedicated to the company. Greg quite literally helped build the company’s infrastructure that allows us to do what we do today. We are immensely grateful for his tireless effort, unwavering commitment, and the invaluable wisdom he has shared throughout his time with Delta Defense.” About Delta Defense:?Delta Defense is headquartered in West Bend, WI, where nearly 650 employees serve over 840,000 USCCA members. The USCCA helps its members be fully prepared to protect themselves and their loved ones before, during, and after a self-defense incident. #pressrelease #CIO #leadership #deltadefense #uscca

PRESS RELEASE: DELTA DEFENSE ANNOUNCES NEW CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Delta Defense CEO & USCCA Chairman Tim Schmidt?announced today the appointment of Geoff DeMartino as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective July 8, 2024. With over 25 years of experience in finance leadership, corporate development, and investment banking roles, Geoff DeMartino brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his new role as Delta Defense’s CFO. Geoff is responsible for overseeing Delta Defense’s financial operations, strategic acquisitions, capital allocation, legal and compliance functions, and will play a significant leadership role in guiding the company’s financial and business strategy to support its long-term growth objectives. Prior to joining Delta Defense, Geoff served as CFO of Hub Group, a $5 billion publicly traded freight transportation and logistics company with over 5,000 employees. In this role, Geoff had responsibility for accounting, financial reporting and analysis, investor relations, treasury management, and acquisition strategy. During his tenure, Hub Group completed over $1 billion of acquisitions and divestitures, building scale within existing businesses and diversifying into new services. Previous to his time with Hub Group, Geoff held several executive roles in corporate development and investment banking, and led acquisition and financing transactions for multiple publicly traded companies. “Geoff has a proven track record of leading teams to deliver exceptional results in complex situations as both an executive and advisor in several well-established enterprises. He is a first-rate professional and executive team member, and I’m confident he will help build the infrastructure required to continually grow Delta Defense and USCCA Membership so we can help millions of Americans protect themselves and their loved ones,” said Tim Schmidt. Schmidt continued, “I also want to take this opportunity to thank Tim Abler for serving as our interim CFO. He provided exceptional leadership throughout the transition, and will continue to do so as our VP of Finance.” #pressrelease #CFO #leadership #deltadefense #uscca

Today, we remember and honor the lives lost on September 11th, 2001. United in resilience and strength, we will never forget. #NeverForget911 #911day #RememberTheSky

Delta Defense, the USCCA's service provider, is proud to partner with the MKE 2024 Host Committee to ensure a safe and successful event. We look forward to greeting the tens of thousands of visitors coming to Milwaukee for the Republican National Convention this summer and teaching them about the USCCA and our lifesaving training and education. #RNC #Milwaukee #training #education #deltadefense #uscca

Today marks the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, a pivotal moment in World War II that led to the liberation of Europe. We honor the courage and sacrifice of the Allied forces who fought valiantly on this day at Normandy. Their bravery continues to inspire us and reminds us of the price of freedom. Join us in remembering these heroes. Let’s pay tribute to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. #DDay80 #HonorThem #Freedom #deltadefense #uscca

In a moment that captures the essence of our core values, our team at Delta Defense LLC stands united in a tradition – the lowering and replacing of the American Flag at our headquarters on a beautiful day. This act is a powerful reminder of the freedoms we cherish and the responsibility we carry as a proud American company. At Delta Defense, we're not just about business but about upholding the principles that make this country great. We believe in the strength of community, the importance of transparency, and the pursuit of a mission that matters. We're motivated by the freedoms we have, and we're committed to empowering each other to achieve greatness, both within our walls and beyond. We invite you to join us if you're looking for a career that values commitment, courage, and community. Together, let's stand for something greater. #americanflag?#freedom?#missiondriven?#deltadefense?#uscca

Two days left! SHOT Show is going strong, and the excitement and energy is contagious. Stop by booth VL268 and learn why over 800K members trust the USCCA. #tradeshow #shotshow2024 #lasvegas #deltadefense #uscca

It's that time of the year! SHOT Show in Las Vegas. It is the largest and most comprehensive trade show for all professionals?involved with shooting sports, hunting, and law enforcement industries. We have a huge Delta Defense Team at the show again this year. Here are a few images from our USCCA Media Breakfast this morning. We are off to a great 2024! If you are at the show, stop by our booth VL268 and say hello! #tradeshow?#lasvegas?#industryleaders?#deltadefense?#uscca