GASTONIA, N.C. – January 5, 2022 – Premier Body Armor is pleased to announce that Alex Stewart has been promoted to President of the company. Stewart’s new position reflects a shift in the operational leadership at Premier Body Armor and marks a new era for the growing company.
“I want to congratulate Alex on a well-deserved promotion,” said Frank Stewart, CEO, Premier Body Armor. “For the last few years Alex has assembled an amazing team of professionals that have taken Premier Body Armor to another level. His leadership and communication skills are second to none. I am very proud of Alex and am very excited for the future of Premier Body Armor under his leadership. I will remain on board at PBA as CEO and it will be a pleasure to work alongside him.”
Frank Stewart’s enthusiasm is shared by others in the industry. “At Alexium we greatly value Premier Body Armor as a commercial partner and congratulate Alex on his promotion to President,” Bob Brookins, CEO, Alexium International Group Ltd. said. “He has been an integral part of Alexium's collaboration with Premier for thermal management technologies, and I have been impressed with his work and vision here. I look forward to working with Alex and to a profitable lasting relationship.”
“We at Vertx have always appreciated the partnership that Premier Body Armor has afforded us,” said Denny Bogard, Vice President & General Manager, Vertx. “Their products perform well with our products and they continue to provide solutions for our customers that are second to none.
“It is very exciting to see them continue their path forward by promoting Alex Stewart to President. Alex has always been great to work with and I am sure will not only continue the legacy started by his father, but take the baton and run with it. We’re excited to see what the future holds for this great company and look forward to seeing how Alex can take Premier Body Armor to the next level!”
“Congratulations to Alex on his recent promotion,” added Ron Dan from Stryk Group. “Over the years, Alex has proven to be an amazing asset to Premier Body Armor through his unmatched work ethic and passion for the products he represents. There is no doubt that Premier will continue to grow and succeed under Alex’s leadership. Another great move by a great American company!”
Stewart’s new role as President is effective immediately, and just in time for SHOT Show, 2022. Stop by the booth 41548 to meet Stewart and to find out more about the innovative armor solutions from Premier Body Armor.
Media contact: Dave Higginbotham, Murray Road Agency
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About Premier Body Armor
Premier Body Armor was founded in 2013 with the goal of protecting and empowering Law Enforcement and law-abiding citizens with innovative armor solutions, Made in the USA. Built on the backbone of over 20 years of armoring experience for customers such as the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), the United States Marine Corps (USMC), PBA is innovating and changing the way body armor is both perceived and utilized. Bulletproof backpack inserts, ultra-discreet vests, and more have made body armor more practical for daily use than ever before. With partnerships across industries, powerful community engagement, and top-notch customer service, Premier Body Armor is one of the top body armor manufacturers in the USA.