MEET THE TEAM

Servicing All 50 States


Spanning across the United States & Hawaii, the Ken Jefferies & Associates team is built of authentic individuals, many of which being award winning sales professionals. Many of our sales professional have served as VP of sales and/ or national sales managers for leading manufacturers within our industry.

Corporate      |      Southeast      |     Northeast      |      Midwest     |     West     |      TALO

Ken Jefferies
President
kj@kjanda.com

Ken has been in the outdoor sporting goods industry since 1999. He is a lifetime member of the NRA and has won dozens of awards over the years in sales. Ken has built the best sales representation team in the industry and prides himself on employing representatives that do their best to beat out the competition every day and meet a very high standard of excellence. Ken has set the bar for industry standards for sales in the outdoor world and will continue to push the envelope to foster growth for all clientele. Ken and his wife Crystal reside in Raleigh, NC with their four children.

Taylor Childs
Executive Vice President
919.980.4522 x106 | taylorc@kjanda.com

Taylor received his Associates degree in Human Resource Management from Wake Technical Community College and a BS in Business Administration/Human Resources Management from Campbell University. Before joining the Ken Jefferies & Associates team, Taylor excelled as a sales professional in the consumer electronics and high performance automotive industries. He transferred those skills to Ken Jefferies & Associates in 2013 and has become imperative to his customers and our team. In 2018 Taylor was awarded Sales Representative of the year by Optics Planet. As a recreational firearms enthusiast, Taylor participates in local clay shooting competitions and enjoys improving his marksmanship on local handgun & rifle ranges. Taylor resides in Cary, NC with his wife Kristie and two daughters.

J.B. McCarty
Vice President of Sales (NE & TALO)
843.200.0277  | jbm@kjanda.com

J.B. is an avid fisherman, hunter and tennis player. He currently covers South Carolina for the Ken Jefferies & Associates Team. Not only is J.B. an accomplished Sales Professional, but also an accomplished pit master. He has won the North and South Carolina State Championship, and earned consecutive Top 5 finishes at the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest. J.B. strives to be the best in his life pursuits; whether it be cooking, boating or professionally. Receiving his BS, with a concentration in Global Logistics, from College of Charleston, J.B. knows and understands the outdoor lifestyle of the Carolinas and is a vital asset to the clients he represents. J.B. resides in Charleston, SC with his wife and two boys.

Brian Jones
Vice President of Sales (SE, MINK & Upper MW)
Georgia & Northeast Florida
478.361.2085 | brianj@kjanda.com

A middle Georgia native, Brian covers South Alabama, Georgia and the Florida panhandle for Ken Jefferies & Associates. With over 30 years of experience, Brian has become a fixture in the Southeast sporting goods industry. He is an avid sportsman and dedicated family man. Brian is reliable, genuinely caring and dedicated to providing superb customer service. Each day, Brian draws upon his vast knowledge of the outdoor industry to assist his clients in reaching their goals and growing their business. As Director of Sales, his reliability and attention to detail inspire productivity and coherency in the Southeast team. Having grown up in a military family, Brian is a supporter of our armed forces and enjoys volunteering time to his church community. Brian resides in Perry, GA with his wife and children.

Victoria Hilliard
Office Manager
919.980.4522 x 115 | victoriah@kjanda.com

Victoria received her B.S in Geology, with a minor in Oceanography, from UNC Wilmington. She then went on to obtain her M.S in Geology, with a concentration in Petroleum, from West Virginia University. Victoria worked for a short time as an exploration geologist for a natural gas company in West Virginia. Her customer service skills have been honed over her 10 years working in the restaurant industry. Some of her interests include hiking, fossil and rock hunting, working in the garage, and cooking. Victoria believes in following the golden rule of “treat others the way you wish to be treated”. A native of North Carolina, she currently resides in Raleigh, NC.

Angela James
Accounting & Human Resources Administrator
919.980.4522 x 123 | accounting@kjanda.com

Angela is a graduate of North Carolina State University and has been working in the Human Resources field for over a decade. Angela has earned her Professional Human Resources (PHR) and Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM-CP) certifications and maintains them to stay abreast of the ever-changing employment law and regulations. A little over five years ago due to interests and needs Angela cross-trained in accounting and continued to hone those skills by managing the book-keeping responsibilities for multiple firms as an accounting specialist for a business solutions firm all while managing her Human Resources responsibilities. When Angela isn’t on the sidelines of a soccer field cheering her children on she enjoys travelling to the beach and mountains with her family. Angela’s vast knowledge and skill sets are impressive and we know our business partners & team members benefit from having her on the team. Angela resides in Raleigh, NC with her husband and children.


 Southeast

Brandon Newton
Sales Professional
North Carolina & South Carolina
336.516.2640 | brandonn@kjanda.com

Born and raised in North Carolina, Brandon grew up hunting and fishing in the Carolina territory he represents for Ken Jefferies & Associates. After graduating from Appalachian State, Brandon went on to work for a large North Carolina based distributor. He started in business development before transitioning to the sales team where he managed 100+ accounts. He eventually moved into demand planning as the purchaser for multiple distribution centers in the shooting and hunting categories. Understanding the delicate balance between business development and purchasing allows Brandon to better serve the needs of his customers. Much like his father, hunting has become a way to escape and be at peace. His favorite animal to hunt is whitetail deer, but chasing turkey is quickly becoming a passion as well. Brandon currently resides in Burlington, NC with his wife and two children.

Bret Betler
Sales Professional
Central & Southern Florida
239.257.0901 | bretb@kjanda.com

Bret was born in the piedmont area of North Carolina and currently resides in Florida. At the ripe age of 25 Bret was responsible for over 65 sales people and 45 million dollars in annual sales in the real estate arena in the Carolina’s and Georgia areas. Bret was also a head pro for the Famous Pro-Tech school of Bassin and has been endorsed by numerous professionals. Over the years Bret has also received numerous sales and performance awards. With his outstanding experience in the sales world, Bret knows what it takes to move a product. Bret is a great asset to Ken Jefferies and Associates and he continues to be that asset for every client that he represents.

Scott Mongeon
Sales Professional
Tennessee, Kentucky & Southern West Virginia
863.397.4777 | scottm@kjanda.com

Scott, an Army Veteran, spent his adolescent years hunting whitetails & geese in the great state of Vermont. Scott started his career in the shooting sports industry roughly 13 years ago with a prominent firearms manufacturer in FL. Before coming to Ken Jefferies & Associates, Scott spent three years as a Managing Coordinator for one of the nation’s largest independent firearms retailers. When Scott isn’t coaching the local high school golf team his children play for you can usually find him on a flats boat or heading to his deer stand. The commitment & dedication Scott offers his clients is what sets him apart from his competition and allows him to excel each day.

John Teachey
Sales Professional
Alabama, Mississippi & Florida Panhandle
704.351.0807 | johnt@kjanda.com

John brings 15+ years of firearms industry experience and 25+ years of competitive shooting experience to the KJ&A team. John’s understanding of the industry is multilevel as he’s spent time working at both the distributor & e-commerce levels before joining the KJA team. John’s passion for competitive shooting began early in life as he and his father spent time honing their skills and competing throughout his adolescent years in eastern North Carolina. Today John primarily competes in NRA High-Power and Long-Range events and is a championship winner at the state, regional and national levels.  His extensive knowledge of the industry and the products that propel it set him apart from the competition. John resides in Anniston, AL with his wife and two daughters.


 Northeast

Johnny Grace
Director of Sales Northeast/Midwest
Virginia
540.578.2117 | johnnyg@kjanda.com

Johnny has spent 30 years of his professional life fostering relationships with manufacturers, dealers and customers in the Hunting and Shooting industry. Johnny received his Master Degree in Business Management from James Madison University all while he was a 3 year Archery All-American and even qualified for the 1984 and 1988 Olympic Games. His personal talents only enhance his professional abilities. Johnny has been a Manager, Designer and Salesman of Bows and outdoor equipment for 30 years. This insight gives Johnny the ability to manufacture ingenious sales ideas and functions to best represent his clients. Johnny currently resides in Shenandoah Valley, VA and represents the Northeastern part of the United States for the Ken Jefferies & Associates Team.

Anthony Austin
Director of Sales Western Region
New York
315.982.3240 | anthonya@kjanda.com

Anthony is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys fishing and Hunting. Having been to Quebec, Canada hunting Black Bears, and fishing for Rainbow Trout and Salmon on Ontario Lake and Champlain, Anthony is a true to heart outdoorsman. This passion also filters into his professional life. For three and a half years Anthony managed 50+ sales reps, for Otis, and contributed to distribution initiatives from brand name companies, to independent individual sales. Anthony is also a former certified NRA instructor for rifles, pistols and shotguns. With his knowledge and experience from managing and certifications, Anthony is always able to represent his clients with excellent work and continues that level of reproach with Ken Jefferies & Associates.

Brandon Gullison
Sales Professional
Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire & Maine
603.948.7238  | brandong@kjanda.com

Brandon is a US Navy Veteran having served under Operation Desert Shield. With a degree in Criminal Justice from the New Hampshire Technical College, he has spent the past decade in the outdoor industry working with firearms and camouflage companies. Brandon lives in the beautiful New Hampshire Seacoast area spending time with his wife Jen and three daughters Alexa, Haleigh and Alleigh where they have easy access to the ocean, as well as to some of the most scenic mountains in the Northeast. If Brandon is not pursuing his favorite outdoor activities of hunting, fishing or camping, you’ll find him cruising on his Harley.

Jerry DeMeyere 
Sales Professional
Michigan, Indiana, Northern Ohio & Northern Illinois
810.338.9958 | jerryd@kjanda.com

Jerry DeMeyere has resided in the Great Lake State of Michigan his entire life and has taken full advantage of all the outdoor opportunities it offers. He has an extensive background in the archery and outdoor industry as well as business management experience as he spent time as an IT professional and was a regular Winner Circle Conferences participant. Most recently, Jerry worked as a Regional Sales Manager covering Michigan and Ohio for a crossbow manufacturer. Early in his career, Jerry enjoyed success as a National Sales Manager for an outdoor sporting goods manufacturer. While there, he helped design and introduce carbon arrows to the archery industry. Jerry and his wife, Barb live in Lapeer, Michigan with their two children.

Greg Kreps
Sales Professional
Eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland 

301.573.9437 | gregk@kjanda.com

Greg, an Air Force Veteran, worked as a gunsmith for the pistol and rifle teams of the United States Air Force while enlisted. In addition to being the gunsmith, he was also a competitive member of the USAF Rifle Team. For the past 25 years Greg has worked as a sales professional in the outdoor sporting goods industry. By utilizing the knowledge he has gained as a gunsmith and outdoorsman, Greg provides first-in class service and support to his customers and our team. In his free time, you can find Greg kayak fishing in both fresh and salt water, waterfowl hunting, bow hunting, and predator hunting. Greg lives in his home state of Maryland with his wife, Jackie.

Cody Wilt
Sales Professional
Ohio, West Virginia & Western Pensylvania
740.645.4798 | codyw@kjanda.com

Cody, an Ohio native, is no stranger to the industry he services. His father and grandfather introduced him to hunting and the outdoors at a very young age. When he’s not guiding fly fishing trips in Alaska he tries to spend the majority of his downtime bird hunting with his English Setters. His years of retail sporting goods experience have given him the ability to truly understand his accounts needs and help them reach their goals. Cody resides in southern Ohio.


 Midwest

Jake Oravetz
Sales Professional
Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota & Wisconsin
612.817.0453 | jakeo@kjanda.com

Growing up in the heartland of Central Minnesota, Jake is no stranger to the outdoors. Receiving his first bow at 5 years old, Jake lives for the outdoors. Jake started bowhunting at 13 years old and is still an avid big game hunter. Having been involved in the Outdoors Industry since 2008, Jake takes pride in being able to explain products on a technical level and how that relates to the hunting world. Jake enjoys helping accounts grow their business and being a business partner rather than just an order taker. Jakes approach to supporting our clients is what makes him a perfect fit to the Ken Jefferies & Associates team. Jake resides in Maple Lake, MN with his wife Ashley and two daughters.

Brian Dennis
Sales Professional
Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, Missouri, Central & Southern Illinois
573.718.8456 | briand@kjanda.com

Brian, a lifetime member of the NRA and B.A.S.S, has grown up in the outdoor industry. Brian’s vast retail knowledge stems from his 20+ year’s experience of working for a family owned and operated outdoor retailer. Most recently Brian excelled as a business development and regional sales manager in the Mid-West for a large optics manufacturer. Brian spends most of his off-time fishing Angler’s Choice, B.A.S.S and FLW sanctioned fishing events. Brian and his wife Jennifer reside in Poplar Bluff, MO.


 West

Anthony Austin
Director of Sales Western Region
Alaska, California & Hawaii
315.982.3240 | anthonya@kjanda.com

Anthony is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys fishing and Hunting. Having been to Quebec, Canada hunting Black Bears, and fishing for Rainbow Trout and Salmon on Ontario Lake and Champlain, Anthony is a true to heart outdoorsman. This passion also filters into his professional life. For three and a half years Anthony managed 50+ sales reps, for Otis, and contributed to distribution initiatives from brand name companies, to independent individual sales. Anthony is also a former certified NRA instructor for rifles, pistols and shotguns. With his knowledge and experience from managing and certifications, Anthony is always able to represent his clients with excellent work and continues that level of reproach with Ken Jefferies & Associates.

Jake Oravetz
Sales Professional
Oregon, Utah, Washington & Wyoming
612.817.0453 | jakeo@kjanda.com

Growing up in the heartland of Central Minnesota, Jake is no stranger to the outdoors. Receiving his first bow at 5 years old, Jake lives for the outdoors. Jake started bowhunting at 13 years old and is still an avid big game hunter. Having been involved in the Outdoors Industry since 2008, Jake takes pride in being able to explain products on a technical level and how that relates to the hunting world. Jake enjoys helping accounts grow their business and being a business partner rather than just an order taker. Jakes approach to supporting our clients is what makes him a perfect fit to the Ken Jefferies & Associates team. Jake resides in Maple Lake, MN with his wife Ashley and two daughters.

Brian Dennis
Sales Professional
Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico & Nevada
573.718.8456 | briand@kjanda.com

Brian, a lifetime member of the NRA and B.A.S.S, has grown up in the outdoor industry. Brian’s vast retail knowledge stems from his 20+ year’s experience of working for a family owned and operated outdoor retailer. Most recently Brian excelled as a business development and regional sales manager in the Mid-West for a large optics manufacturer. Brian spends most of his off-time fishing Angler’s Choice, B.A.S.S and FLW sanctioned fishing events. Brian and his wife Jennifer reside in Poplar Bluff, MO.


The TALO territory is serviced by Washmon Sales Group.

TALO

Carl DeAngelo
Director of Sales TALO & LE
Waco, Austin, San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Valley & South Central Texas
936.697.1067 | carld@washmonsales.com

Carl spent his childhood and adolescent years fishing and dove hunting the coast of Mississippi. A graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi, Carl relocated to Fort Worth Texas in 1978 to enter the aerospace sales industry. His career flourished in Fort Worth and before long he was the VP of Sales for the largest aerospace hardware distributor in the world managing $275m in annual sales. Carl’s entrance into the Outdoor Sporting Goods industry began when he started a representation agency that covered both aerospace and outdoor products. Carl joined the WSG team in 2002 and has been a vital part of the company’s success since.

Brandon Renner
Sales Professional
El Paso to Tyler, North & West Texas
325.762.0568 | brandonr@washmonsales.com

Brandon, a born and bred Texan, discovered what the outdoors had to offer while growing up on his family’s cattle farm. Most recently Brandon was the National Sales & Marketing Manager for a shooting sports manufacturer based in Texas. When Brandon isn’t enjoying the outdoors with his wife of 21 years and two children he likes to participate in competitive firearms shooting and fowl hunting. Brandon manages his territory by putting the needs of KJ&A’s business partners first, his accounts second, and his own last. Brandon is an asset to Ken Jefferies & Associates and it’s business partners.

Jorge Rangel
Sales Professional
South West Texas
325.733.4593 | joreger@washmonsales.com

Jorge is a Texas native who enjoys using his certified firearms instructor training to teach responsible practices and ownership to all.  Jorge’s career in the shooting sports industry began in retail and range management where he learned every aspect of the business from being a sales associate in the beginning to ending his retail experience as the General Manager.  After a decade of successful retail management, Jorge transitioned into a field service representative for a large firearm’s accessory manufacturer.  During his time as a field service representative Jorge learned how to manage the needs of all account types.  His background has provided him with the unique ability to manage the needs of his manufacturing partners and accounts.  Jorge resides in Austin, TX where you can find him enjoying live music in his downtime.

Craig Clark
Sales Professional
Arkansas & Oklahoma
479.973.3959 | craigc@washmonsales.com

Growing up in the hills of Northwest Arkansas, Craig spent most of his adolescent years hunting, fishing, and/or exploring. After serving his local communitiy in fire service for 26.5 years, Craig excelled as a Law Enforecement Sales Specialist for Remington. As an avid hunter and fishermen, Craig enjoys utilizing the products he represents. Craig’s personal & work experiences have taught him the importance of customer service and truly understanding his customer’s needs. Craig resides in Fayetteville, Arkansas with his wife.

Andrew Pousson
Sales Professional
Louisiana & East Texas
337.281.0554 | andrewp@washmonsales.com

Andrew was born and raised in southern Louisiana. While he has a very strong passion for anything outdoors, his most fulfilling pursuits lie in hunting and fishing. He has been fortunate enough to hunt and fish throughout the United States and Mexico. These days, one of his greatest pleasures is being able to take his two nieces hunting. His love for the outdoors is what led him into the sporting goods industry fresh out of school. He has since turned that into a lifelong career and has spent the last 20 years as a buyer/manager for one of Louisiana’s largest family owned sporting goods retailers. His years spent as a buyer and vast array of knowledge in hunting, fishing, and archery will make him a strong asset to his clients as well as the Ken Jefferies & Associates team. Andrew resides in Eunice, LA.

2019 Sales Agency of the Year from Timney Triggers

2019 Sales Agency of the Year from SB Tactical

2018 Sales Agency of the Year from SB Tactical 

2018 Primos Sales Meeting

NE & SE Teams IWI training

2019 Sales Agency of the Year from HOLOSUN

2017 Sales Agency of the Year from SB Tactical

“Ken Jefferies & Associates industry knowledge, professionalism & work ethic from the top down, has been instrumental in our tremendous growth. Since introduction, Ken and his team have continued to impress us with their business acumen & commitment to success.”

Craig Cook
National Sales Manager, Holosun

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