Seattle-based camera accessory company BlackRapid announced Marc Gottula as the company’s new National and International Director of Sales.
During the last 2 years, BlackRapid has expanded its distribution from the photography niche, to growing specialty sport of outdoor, ski, and, bike, says the company. As these new distribution channels opened, it became clear that bringing Gottula, a one-time member of BlackRapid’s leadership team, back into the BlackRapid fold was critical to continue the brand’s growth.
“Since nearly BlackRapid’s beginning in 2008 I’ve been working alongside Ron Henry to expand BlackRapid into the domestic and distribution photo and outdoor channels. This year is shaping up to be a very exciting one for BlackRapid as we are going through a complete metamorphosis, both as a company and in our products,” says Gottula.
Gottula has been working in the photo industry for thirty-five years, during which he has worn an array of hats – everything from managing the pro departments in some of Southern California’s best professional photo stores to being a manufacturer representative. Gottula has been the US distributor for two major German photo product manufacturers; while at the same time working as a consultant to several new photo businesses seeking to get their products into the photo industry market. Eventually, his growing photography and business expertise led him to guiding a small Seattle-based camera strap company (BlackRapid) from working trade shows to worldwide distribution.
