Banded Holdings, Inc. Announces Austin Booth as New CEO

MEMPHIS, TN (12/4/24) – Banded Holdings, Inc., parent company of premier outdoor lifestyle brands Banded®, Avery Outdoors®, and Thacha®, is proud to announce Austin Booth as its new Chief Executive Officer. Booth, a seasoned leader with an extensive background in law, finance, and outdoor stewardship, joins the company to propel its continued growth and innovation within the hunting and outdoor industries.

A native of Little Rock, Arkansas, Booth brings a wealth of experience rooted in leadership and a passion for the outdoors. After graduating from The Citadel and earning his law degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law, he served as a Judge Advocate in the United States Marine Corps, including a deployment to Afghanistan. Following his military service, Booth held executive roles as Chief of Staff and Chief Financial Officer at the Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs. Most recently, he served as Director of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, where he championed conservation and expanded outdoor opportunities for Arkansans.

“Joining Banded Holdings is an incredible honor,” said Booth. “As someone who has always been passionate about the outdoors and hunting traditions, I’m thrilled to lead a company at the forefront of equipping hunters and outdoor enthusiasts. The Banded® family of brands has set the standard for innovation and quality, and I’m excited to build on that legacy with our talented team. Together, we will seize new opportunities, grow our impact, and inspire the next generation of outdoor enthusiasts.”

Banded Holdings’ Board of Directors expressed enthusiasm about Booth’s leadership. Brandon Adams, Chairman of the Board, remarked, “Austin is the perfect fit to lead Banded Holdings into the future. His leadership acumen, strategic vision, and deep connection to the outdoors align perfectly with our mission to provide the highest-quality products for hunters and adventurers. We’re confident that under Austin’s leadership, our brands will continue to thrive and grow.”

With Booth at the helm, Banded Holdings, Inc. is poised for an exciting future, continuing its commitment to delivering innovative products that inspire and empower outdoor enthusiasts worldwide.

For more information about Banded Holdings, Inc. and its brands, visit Banded.com.

Biography: Austin Booth

Austin Booth is currently 19th Executive Director of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.  Prior to this role, Booth served as the Chief of Staff and Chief Financial Officer of the Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs, and a captain in the United States Marine Corps. In January of 2025, Booth will become the Chief Executive Officer of Banded Holdings, Inc., the parent company of premier outdoor lifestyle brands Banded®, Avery Outdoors®, and Thacha®.

Booth was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, raised in Scott, Arkansas, and graduated from Catholic High School for Boys in 2004. Booth then attended The Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina and graduated in 2008. Following The Citadel, Booth began law school at The University of South Carolina School of Law in Columbia, South Carolina.

In 2010, Booth attended Marine Corps Officer Candidate School in Quantico, Virginia and accepted a commission as a second lieutenant. Following graduation from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 2011, Booth reported for active duty at Parris Island, South Carolina. 

In eight years of service, Booth served as a prosecutor in dozens of complex criminal cases, legal advisor in Afghanistan on kinetic strikes and combat operations, Military Fellow for Congressman Steve Womack, and congressional appropriations liaison for the Marine Corps on Capitol Hill. In this capacity, he advocated for the Marine Corps’ budget priorities within his $11 billion portfolio of aircraft procurement, ground procurement, and research and development.

In three and half years as the Executive Director of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, Booth led the agency in redefining its strategic priorities in conservation in the Natural State. Under his leadership, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission expanded public access by more than 7,000 acres, elevated private lands conservation through the creation of a Private Lands Habitat Division and the creation of a private landowner cost share incentive program, initiated renovation of Arkansas’ fabled greentree reservoirs, and increased capital construction on legacy projects by more than 200%. These accomplishments were realized only though a disciplined emphasis on “habitat first, people always.”

Booth currently resides in Little Rock with his wife Kristen and their three children.

About Banded Holdings, Inc.
Banded Holdings, Inc. is a leading outdoor lifestyle company, housing industry-leading brands Banded®, Avery Outdoors®, and Thacha®. Renowned for high-quality products, technical innovation, and a passion for the outdoors, the company is committed to serving the hunting and outdoor communities with excellence.