J. C. Egnew
Chief Executive Officer at Outdoor Venture Corp.
Profile
In addition to his role with SAF, Mr. Egnew serves as Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Outdoor Venture Corporation, a company he co-founded in 1972.
Outdoor Venture is a key supplier of military tents to the U.
S.
Department of Defense and currently employs approximately 250 people in two plants in McCreary County, KY.
He previously served as President and Business Manager of American Bag Corporation and as Vice President of Manufacturing for Camel Manufacturing.
He began his career as an engineer for NASA in Huntsville, Alabama.
He is a former Chairman of the Industrial Fabrics Association International and a current Director of the Industrial Fabrics Foundation.
He is Chairman of the Fund Raising Committee, McCreary Center Community College Expansion; a Director of the Bank of McCreary County; President, McCreary County Education Foundation; and a Director of The Center For Rural Development .
Mr. Egnew has a B.S.
in mechanical engineering from the University of Evansville, and an M.S.
in industrial management from the University of Tennessee.
J. C. Egnew active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Southern Appalachian Fund
 Southern Appalachian Fund Investment ManagersFinance Southern Appalachian Management Co. LLC (Southern Appalachian Management) is a venture capital firm founded in 2003. The firm headquartered in London, Kentucky. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Industrial Fabrics Association International
 Industrial Fabrics Association International Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Industrial Fabrics Association International is a member-driven trade association that represents the specialty fabrics and technical textiles industry. The private company is based in Roseville, MN. The company's focus is on advancing the textiles industry, and they offer membership benefits to those in the industry. | Director/Board Member | - |
Outdoor Venture Corp.
 Outdoor Venture Corp. Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Outdoor Venture Corporation is a manufacturer of shelter systems, including MIL Spec Tents, tent floors, liners, and base camp solutions. The private company is based in Stearns, KY and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company also offers hard wall shelters using the innovative iPanel® technology. The CEO of the company is J. C. Egnew. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Former positions of J. C. Egnew
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Camel Manufacturing Co. LLC
 Camel Manufacturing Co. LLC Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Camel Manufacturing Co. LLC designs, develops and manufactures tent products for the government and military applications. Its product line includes insulated tent liners, light systems, map boards, power distribution boxes, and tent frame and pole support systems. The firm also designs and manufactures military tents and chemical protective apparel items. The company was founded by B.A. Bower in 1919 and is headquartered in Pioneer, TN. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
The National Institute For Hometown Security, Inc.
 The National Institute For Hometown Security, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The National Institute For Hometown Security, Inc. engages in the development and deployment of homeland security solutions. It specializes in protecting citizens against terrorism and other threats. The firm discovers and develops technologies that will support first responders and decision makers in local communities. The company was founded by Ewell H. Balltrip in 2004 and is headquartered in Somerset, KY. | Chairman | - |
| National Aeronautics & Space Administration | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of J. C. Egnew
| University of Evansville | Undergraduate Degree |
| University of Tennessee | Graduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 6 |
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Southern Appalachian Fund
Southern Appalachian Fund Investment ManagersFinance Southern Appalachian Management Co. LLC (Southern Appalachian Management) is a venture capital firm founded in 2003. The firm headquartered in London, Kentucky. | Finance |
| National Aeronautics & Space Administration | Government |
Camel Manufacturing Co. LLC
Camel Manufacturing Co. LLC Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Camel Manufacturing Co. LLC designs, develops and manufactures tent products for the government and military applications. Its product line includes insulated tent liners, light systems, map boards, power distribution boxes, and tent frame and pole support systems. The firm also designs and manufactures military tents and chemical protective apparel items. The company was founded by B.A. Bower in 1919 and is headquartered in Pioneer, TN. | Consumer Durables |
Industrial Fabrics Association International
Industrial Fabrics Association International Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Industrial Fabrics Association International is a member-driven trade association that represents the specialty fabrics and technical textiles industry. The private company is based in Roseville, MN. The company's focus is on advancing the textiles industry, and they offer membership benefits to those in the industry. | Commercial Services |
The National Institute For Hometown Security, Inc.
The National Institute For Hometown Security, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The National Institute For Hometown Security, Inc. engages in the development and deployment of homeland security solutions. It specializes in protecting citizens against terrorism and other threats. The firm discovers and develops technologies that will support first responders and decision makers in local communities. The company was founded by Ewell H. Balltrip in 2004 and is headquartered in Somerset, KY. | Commercial Services |
Outdoor Venture Corp.
Outdoor Venture Corp. Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Outdoor Venture Corporation is a manufacturer of shelter systems, including MIL Spec Tents, tent floors, liners, and base camp solutions. The private company is based in Stearns, KY and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company also offers hard wall shelters using the innovative iPanel® technology. The CEO of the company is J. C. Egnew. | Consumer Durables |
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