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Gerber Announces 2015 Sales Award Winners

February 27, 2016

Gerber Knife Company http://www.gerbergear.comPortland, Oregon (Jan. 10, 2016) – Gerber, the US manufacturer of knives and tools for over 75 years is pleased to announce the winners of the 2015 sales awards. Presented annually, 2015 winners were recognized at the 2016 SHOT Show in Las Vegas.

2015 Rookie of the Year was awarded to Craig Spencer of All-Marketing. (All-Marketing, Inc is located in Chino, CA and has been a long time representative of Gerber.  All-Marketing represents Gerber in California, Nevada and Arizona)

2015 Sales Representative of the Year was awarded to Adam Rotruck of Gov Tools. (W. S. Spotswood & Sons, Inc. (GOVTOOLS), based in Springfield, VA, represents Gerber for direct sales to the U.S. Government.)

2015 Sales Agency of the Year was awarded to Gov Tools. (W. S. Spotswood & Sons, Inc. (GOVTOOLS), based in Springfield, VA, represents Gerber for direct sales to the U.S. Government.)

“We’re lucky to have such a dedicated and hard-working sales staff that is committed to growing our business,” says Brad Webb, Gerber’s VP of Sales. “We are excited to recognize all the winners, and each honoree should be proud of all of their hard work.”

Additionally, Gerber awarded two internal sales team members with 2015 MVP awards: Marty Carlson, National Sales Manager, Western Region, and Tom Diefenderfer, Director of Sales, Pro Channel.

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