Pete Brownell

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Peter Royce Brownell
President of the National Rifle Association
In office
2017–2018
Preceded byAllan D. Cors
Succeeded byOliver North
Personal details
Born1969
Alma materUniversity of Iowa
OccupationBusinessman

Peter Royce Brownell (born 1969)[1] is an American businessman. He is the CEO of Brownells, Inc., a supplier of firearm accessories, ammunition and supplies based in Montezuma, Iowa,[2] and served as President of the National Rifle Association from May 2017[3] to May 2018.[4]

Brownell attended the University of Iowa, earning a BBA in Administration and Marketing in 1991 and an MBA in 2001.[1]

Brownell began working at Brownells in 1996, became vice president in 2000, president in 2008, and CEO in 2012.[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c Flynn, Sheila (February 27, 2018). "President of the NRA: The Iowa father-of-three at heart of gun debate". Daily Mail. Retrieved August 7, 2018.
  2. ^ Eller, Donnelle (February 3, 2013). "Iowa gun accessories supplier a key part of community". The Des Moines Register. Retrieved August 7, 2018.
  3. ^ Aschbrenner, Joel (May 10, 2017). "Iowan Pete Brownell elected president of the NRA". The Des Moines Register. Retrieved August 7, 2018.
  4. ^ Chokshi, Niraj (May 7, 2018). "Oliver North Is Named N.R.A. President". The New York Times. Retrieved August 7, 2018.