2023 NYSSC Presentations

National Youth Shooting Sports Conference Presentations

Below you can find presentations and speaker contact information. If you didn’t have a chance to fill out our conference survey, click here to submit your feedback! If you have any questions, contact us at info@midwayusafoundation.org.

MIDWAYUSA FOUNDATION SLIDES

Foundation topics included:

Introduction to MidwayUSA Foundation – Dani Farris, Marketing Manager
MidwayUSA Foundation Coach Training Grants – Yim Szeto, Program Manager, Southwest
How To Expand Into Youth Shooting Sports (Sponsors Only) – John Linquist, Relationship Manager
Creating A Local Marketing Feel – Dani Farris and Zach Abbott, Marketing Team
MidwayUSA Foundation Range Development Grants – Mandy Stallo, Program Coordination Manager
Programs and Fundraising Resources – Sarah Hall, Project and Events Manager, and Joey Adams, Logistics Coordinator

Find staff contact information at midwayusafoundation.org/ourteam.

Invest (By Being Vested) In Youth Shooting Sports

Charles Hiltunen, Principal; & Chief Development Officer, Sextons Creek, NRA Board Member

Charles Hiltunen is a seasoned veteran with a deep understanding of both the people and process side of regulatory, legislative, and business affairs. He is a Christian, father, community volunteer, attorney, lobbyist, and strategic business advisor who has been active in government and business affairs for over 35 years. He also is a Certified Pistol Coach for the Scholastic Action Shooting Program and holds various firearm instruction certifications. Mr. Hiltunen has served on numerous boards, including Volunteers of America, Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Council, National Guard Foundation of Indiana, Indiana Youth Shooting Sports Foundation, and the Indiana State Rifle and Pistol Association.
Email: chiltunen@me.com

Industry Awareness Of Youth Shooting Sports Impact

Kevin Kozel, Director, Business Development/Strategic Projects, Italian Firearms Group
Email: Kevin@ifg-usa.com

National Youth Shooting Sports Foundation’s +One & Where To Shoot Programs

Zach Snow, Director – Member Development, National Shooting Sports Foundation
Email: zsnow@nssf.org

ARKANSAS’ ROAD TO YOUTH SHOOTING SPORTS FUNDING

Jimmy Self, Youth Shooting Sports Coordinator, Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation
Email: James.Self@agfc.ar.gov

Youth Panel Discussion: Athletes Working In The Industry

Grayson Stuart, Kyleigh Kozel, Abby Jackley, Zach Abbott
Mediated by: Jon Zinnel, Conservation & Youth Shooting Sports Sr. Manager, Federal, CCI, Remington, & HEVI-Shot Ammunition

Best Practices In Fundraising

Michelle Custer, Advancement Director, University of Missouri College of Health Sciences
Email: custerm@health.missouri.edu

BUILDING YOUR BRAND: SOCIAL MEDIA FOR SHOOTERS

Abby Jackley, Youth Shooter
Email: ajackley1911@gmail.com

COUNCIL TO ADVANCE HUNTING AND SHOOTING SPORTS UPDATE

Charles ‘Swanny’ Evans, Director of Research and Partnerships, Council to Advance Hunting and Shooting Sports
Email: swanny@cahss.org

OUTDOOR INDUSTRY CAREER PATH

Shaylene Keiner, President, Headhunters NW
Email: shaylene@headhuntersnw.com

USAYESS Update

Brian Beard, President, Utah & USA Youth Education in Shooting Sports
Email: brian@utyess.org

LEGAL ISSUES ACROSS SHOOTING SPORTS

Greg Lam, Partner, Copilevitz, Lam & Raney, P.C.
Email: GregLam@clrkc.com

Athlete Testimonial

Carter Taylor, 4-H Shooting Sports Ambassador
Email: taylorarchery@gmail.com

Panel Discussion: Coach Training

Hank Garvey – NEIJSS, Dave Miller – Miller Shooting Sports, Rick Leach – SASP
Email: hhgarvey@gmail.com, claykillermiller@gmail.com, rick@mysasp.com

MEDIA’S ROLE IN YOUTH SHOOTING SPORTS

Matt Gay, Managing Editor/Editor in Chief, Outdoor Lifestyle’s Media Group, The Sporting Life
Email: updoublegun@gmail.com

CMP Range Development In Missouri

Dana Lynd, Assistant Programs Chief, Civilian Marksmanship Program
Email: dbacak@thecmp.org

Boy Scouts Shooting Sports Program

David O’Neill, Sr. Associate Director of Camping, Philmont Scout Ranch
Email: david.oneill@scouting.org

Vortex Optics Employee Mentor Program

Sawyer Briel, Brand and Communications Manager, Vortex Optics
Email: sbriel@vortexoptics.com