Derrick Ratliff Email & Phone Number

Bryan, Tx, Us

Kaspar Outdoors is the parent company of Horizon Firearms, iota Outdoors, Stiller and Texas Ammunition, all companies Derrick founded, co-founded or helped acquire into the Kaspar Companies family of brands.

Bryan, Texas, Us

When Horizon Firearms was founded in 2012, it was based on the idea that we wanted to create one-of-a-kind legacy piece rifles that would be passed down from generation to generation and go on adventures we may only ever dream of.We’ve always been a little counter-cultural, doing things people thought we were crazy for. We fluted barrels before it was the norm, used bold paint schemes, were early adopters of the 6.5 Creedmoor back when everyone said it was just a fad, and we pioneered the 22 Creedmoor.We’ve never done things just because it was the norm and that is what has made us who we are today – Truly Custom.We love being part of our clients' stories.

iota Outdoors solves problems. Outdoor industry problems that some might consider small but make significant differences when resolved. iota refuses to be an industry me-too and will only release a rifle accessory that proves to provide cutting-edge solutions for hunters or shooters.iota's anti-cant devices, scope mounts and rifle stocks were invented for the inventors – outdoorsmen who identify ways to enhance their shooting experience with modern technology and creative thinking.Specifically iota prides themselves in manufacturing high quality carbon fiber and fiberglass rifle stocks for Horizon Firearms rifles as well OEM production for other rifle companies.

Shiner, Texas, Us

Managed marketing and sales collateral and regional outside sales territory for electrocoagulation waste water treatment units.

Negotiated contracts, secured sponsors, filmed over a 12 month period including show content and commercials, co-hosted, edited content, and produced 6 month TV show that aired on The Sportsman Channel.

Shiner, Texas, Us

Managed Ranch Hand’s national budget and seven retail store budgets including television, radio, websites, media buyer contracts, TV commercial filming, newspaper, publications, signage, specials, website, Facebook, Twitter, co-op advertising accounts of nationwide dealers, sponsorships, endorsements, product giveaways, customer relations, apparel, catalogs, brochures, email blast creation, newsletter submissions, and new customer packages.

Made purchasing decisions for 2nd largest truck accessory distributor in Texas managing $4-5 million in inventoryManaged vendor relations with 50-60 suppliers

Managed design engineers and machinist to meet product delivery schedules.Managed product development process for all new products from conception to production.Procured prototype parts for the research and development department by contacting vendors and sending out requested solid model prints.Managed budget by keeping track of new product development costs.Served as liaison for seven company departments during entire conception to production stages.Assisted in concept development for new products and then testing when created.Worked with the purchasing department for release of finished prototype products for production planning.Assisted in the development of a new system to speed up the fulfillment of warranty orders for Bowtech dealers.Traveled to various box store openings and national shows promoting and selling productsWorked in all departments including pro shop, strings department, customer service, warranty, production lines, bow building to be a cross trained employee to better understand the “big picture” of the company.

Lincolnshire, Illinois, Us

Managed the daily functions and employees for the archery departmentStocked and special ordered any products needed for the departmentPerformed tech work on customer bows as well as taught archery lessons to customers

Operated white-tailed deer breeding facility with team of internsRaised 52 white-tailed deer fawnsManaged both exotic and native game animals

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Wildlife Biology

Business Minor